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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Toronto to Thunder Bay:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 9:02 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 2h 02m, covering 1,494 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay range from C$ 277 to C$ 502, with an average of C$ 377 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 277 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 42% above the route average of C$ 377. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 290 round-trip via Winnipeg (YWG), compared to C$ 378 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 141 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Toronto to Thunder Bay flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, Afternoon flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 229 to C$ 1,768. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Toronto to Thunder Bay route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Toronto to Thunder Bay are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 153, which is 45% below the typical average for this route.

Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Budget
• Avis
• Driving Force

Flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay may depart from several airports in Toronto area, including Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ). Flights usually arrive at Thunder Bay (YQT).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Toronto to Thunder Bay route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

One-stop flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay most commonly connect through:

• Ottawa (YOW) – 81% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Ottawa (YOW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Toronto to Thunder Bay route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 344 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 477, a difference of C$ 133. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Toronto and Thunder Bay. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada
• Flair Airlines

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 22m, compared with 4h 52m via Ottawa (YOW) and 6h 41m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Among airlines operating Toronto to Thunder Bay flights:

• Flair Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Flair Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There are several hotels located in the vicinity of Thunder Bay Airport if you don’t want to sleep in the airport. The Valhalla Inn is located 2min from the airport, but there are no airport shuttle services to the hotel. Another hotel located around the airport is the Comfort Inn, which is about 4min from the airport. Passengers can also sleep at the Best Western Crossroads Motor Inn hotel, located 3min from the airport. You can enjoy free 24h airport shuttle services.

The airport has ATMs or cash machines if you need cash on a layover. They are located on the departures level and at the entrance of the mainland ferry terminal. Fees may apply for passengers using the ATMs at the airport and there may be a daily withdrawal limit for those traveling internationally. The Toronto Billy Bishop Airport has baby care and changing facilities inside the washrooms for passengers traveling with infants. Travelers can enjoy free baggage carts from the Mainland Pavilion at the tunnel’s entrance.

Need help with your luggage? You can use the baggage carts for free throughout the airport. Protect your luggage from damage and theft by wrapping them in plastic. Luggage wrapping is available in Terminal 1 at the departures level and in the Check-In area.

The airport doesn’t have overnight sleeping options inside. Fortunately, passengers can opt for nearby hotels like the Fairmont Royal York, located 6min from the Toronto Billy Bishop Airport. You can use the free Porter airport shuttle services that depart from the west entrance of the hotel every 15min from 5am to 12am on weekdays. The Strathcona Hotel is situated 8min from the airport, but it doesn’t offer shuttle services. However, you can access the Strathcona Hotel from the west side of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, which is a 2min walk.

You can access the DrugSmart Pharmacy next to the Apple Tree Medical Center at Terminal 1 Canada and on level 2 Parking and Link Train. It operates from 6am to 10pm. The Apple Tree Medical Center accepts walk-ins if you fall ill.