Flying from Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
You can choose from three weekly Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Bearskin Airlines is the earliest you can take. Bearskin Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 14:15.
To ensure you get on your YSB to YQT flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Thunder Bay (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Bearskin Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Bearskin Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for YSB to YQT flights is Bearskin Airlines.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport flight is $219. A return plane ticket is currently $414. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YSB to YQT.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YSB to YQT.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Sudbury Airport (YSB)
Of all flights departing from Sudbury Airport, 60.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Sudbury Airport from central Sudbury, it takes about 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Arriving at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YQT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Thunder Bay International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Enterprise, Budget or National and find adventure across Thunder Bay and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Thunder Bay International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay International Airport is roughly 6 kilometers from the center of Thunder Bay. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Thunder Bay in April.
Book your flight from Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Thunder Bay during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YSB to YQT in January. Temperatures average between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Thunder Bay is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 402 kilometers north-west of Thunder Bay, a visit to Kenora will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Legacy Tours, Harvest Kenora's Homerun Gardens and Garrow Park.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Dryden, roughly 306 kilometers north-west of Thunder Bay. Blue Lake Provincial Park, Aaron Provincial Park and Johnston's Park are the start of reasons to visit.
