Winnipeg to Thunder Bay flights
Direct and connecting flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay take?
Flight time from Winnipeg (YWG) to Thunder Bay (YQT) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay?
Airline availability for YWG to YQT changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YWG to YQT varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- WestJet Encore5-yr attributed events: 6Last 90 days: none recorded
- CAV5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| WestJet Encore | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| CAV | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YWG → YQT
YWG to YQT is a short-haul route of 600 km (373 mi). See the return YQT → YWG route.
Alternative airports near Winnipeg: Portage-la-prairie (YPG) — 74 km, Gimli (YGM) — 81 km, Pembina (PMB) — 108 km.
Alternative airports near Thunder Bay: Grand Marais (GRM) — 99 km.