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

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 09:06
• Latest: departs at 21:40 and lands at 23:46.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

A direct flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 2h 06m, covering 577 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay range from £156 to £270, with an average of £205 over the past 12 months. Anything below £156 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the £205 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £155 return via Winnipeg (YWG), compared with £205 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £23–£76 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%.

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

Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £39 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, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

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

• Ottawa (YOW) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £188 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £253, a difference of £65.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 08m, compared to 4h 56m via Ottawa (YOW) and 6h 39m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Among airlines operating Toronto to Thunder Bay flights:

• 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:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Flair Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always 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.