Non-stop flights to Thunder Bay (YQT)
Thunder Bay Airport is a medium sized airport in Canada. It is an international airport. In total there are 18 airports around the world that have direct flights to Thunder Bay, spread around 12 cities in 2 countries. Currently, there are 16 domestic flights to Thunder Bay.
Thunder Bay is mainly known for family fun.
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All direct flights to Thunder Bay Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Thunder Bay Best time to visit Thunder Bay Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 650 flights arriving at Thunder Bay Airport, which are 154 flights per week or 22 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Thunder Bay are routes from Sioux Lookout (YXL) in Canada and Toronto (YTZ), also in Canada. These two routes together are operated 316 times this month, and make up for 49% of all monthly arrivals at Thunder Bay Airport.
The longest flight to Thunder Bay YQT is departing from Punta Cana (PUJ). This non-stop flight takes around 5 hours and 44 minutes and covers a distance of 2,369 miles (3,813 km).
List of all direct flights to Thunder Bay
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Thunder Bay, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Thunder Bay.
Airlines flying to Thunder Bay
Currently, there are 7 airlines that fly to Thunder Bay. Most flights to Thunder Bay are operated by North Star Air, as they connect 5 airports to YQT. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all YQT flights:
What is the best time to visit Thunder Bay?
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental
Warm Continental destinations such as Thunder Bay enjoy summer temperatures that fluctuate between 20°C and 28°C (68°F to 82°F), with some heatwaves leading to even hotter days. Winters are mostly cold and snowy, with average temperatures ranging from -5°C to 0°C (23°F to 32°F). Travelers can enjoy the vibrant autumn scenery, ski during the winter season, or enjoy the comfortable to warm summer months.
If you're planning a trip to Thunder Bay, the best time to visit is from late spring through the end of summer, when the weather is pleasantly warm from May to August. Winters can be quite cold, with frost occurring almost every month from November to March and regular snowfall. This makes the mountainous regions perfect for winter sports, offering great opportunities for a winter getaway as well!
Business class flights to Thunder Bay
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights to Thunder Bay, which is Toronto (YYZ).
International flights to Thunder Bay
Flights from Dominican Republic to Thunder Bay
Punta Cana is the only city in Dominican Republic with direct flights to Thunder Bay. From Punta Cana, direct flights are offered by WestJet.
All flights from Dominican Republic
Flights from Mexico to Thunder Bay
In Mexico, the only airport that has a direct connection to Thunder Bay is Cancún. From Cancún, direct flights are offered by WestJet. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from Mexico
Domestic flights to Thunder Bay
Flights from Canada to Thunder Bay
There are lots of domestic flights to Thunder Bay (YQT). 16 airports in Canada have direct flights to the airport.
From Big Trout Lake, direct flights are offered by Wasaya. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Calgary, the only airline with direct flights is WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
From Dryden, you can fly non-stop to Thunder Bay with Bearskin Airlines.
From Fort Hope, the only airline with direct flights is North Star Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Kasabonika First Nation and Kingfisher Lake, you can fly with Wasaya.
From Lansdowne House and Ogoki Post, all direct flights to Thunder Bay are operated by North Star Air.
From Ottawa, you can fly non-stop to Thunder Bay with Porter.
From Sault Ste. Marie, the only airline with direct flights is Bearskin Airlines.
From Sioux Lookout, direct flights are offered by Bearskin Airlines, North Star Air and Wasaya.
From Sudbury, you can fly non-stop to Thunder Bay with Bearskin Airlines.
From Toronto, direct flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and Porter.
From Toronto, the only airline with direct flights is Porter.
From Webequie, you can fly non-stop to Thunder Bay with North Star Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in May.
From Winnipeg, the only airline with direct flights is WestJet.
All flights from Canada
Alternative airports near Thunder Bay
Flying to an alternative airport near Thunder Bay could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to Thunder Bay (YQT) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) is Houghton (CMX).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Thunder Bay?
There is 1 airport in Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay Airport (YQT).
What is the best airport to fly into Thunder Bay?
The most convenient airport to fly into Thunder Bay is Thunder Bay Airport (YQT).
How many airlines fly to Thunder Bay?
There are 7 airlines flying to Thunder Bay from 18 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Thunder Bay?
North Star Air, WestJet and Wasaya operate most flights to Thunder Bay. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Thunder Bay?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Thunder Bay.
How many nonstop flights are there to Thunder Bay?
There are roughly 650 flights arriving at Thunder Bay every month (or 154 flights each week), from a total of 18 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Thunder Bay Airport?
The official name of Thunder Bay Airport is Thunder Bay Airport.
What is the airport code of Thunder Bay Airport?
The airport code of Thunder Bay Airport is YQT.
What are the most popular flights to Thunder Bay?
Sioux Lookout, Toronto and Sault Ste. Marie are the 3 most popular routes to Thunder Bay. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Thunder Bay, please use our flight map.
