Direct (nonstop) flights from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie

1 airline flys nonstop from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sault Ste Marie (YAM). It's 260 miles (419 km), about 1h 15m in the air. Operated by Bearskin Airlines.

YQT
Thunder Bay
🇨🇦 Thunder Bay, Canada
YAM
Sault Ste Marie
🇨🇦 Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
260 mi
419 km
CO₂/pax
48 kg
−87 kg vs. layover
Airlines
1
Bearskin Airlines
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Bearskin Airlines Bearskin Airlines

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Bearskin Airlines JV Bearskin Airlines
Route
YQT → YAM
Flight Time
1h 15m
Distance
260 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie with one stop · direct emits 48 kg CO₂ per passenger

YQT YSB (Sudbury) YAM
Leg 1: 1h 45m (416 mi) Leg 2: 55m (176 mi) Total: ~2h 40m 🍃 135 kg CO₂ (+181% vs. direct)
Leg 1
YQT → YSB
1h 45m · 416 mi
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Leg 2
YSB → YAM
55m · 176 mi
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YQT YYZ (Toronto) YAM
Leg 1: 1h 47m (567 mi) Leg 2: 1h 24m (308 mi) Total: ~3h 11m 🍃 187 kg CO₂ (+290% vs. direct)
Leg 1
YQT → YYZ
1h 47m · 567 mi
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Leg 2
YYZ → YAM
1h 24m · 308 mi
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YQT YTZ (Toronto) YAM
Leg 1: 2h (578 mi) Leg 2: 1h 24m (318 mi) Total: ~3h 24m 🍃 191 kg CO₂ (+298% vs. direct)
Leg 1
YQT → YTZ
2h · 578 mi
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Leg 2
YTZ → YAM
1h 24m · 318 mi
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YQT YYC (Calgary) YAM
Leg 1: 3h 5m (1,117 mi) Leg 2: 3h 20m (1,374 mi) Total: ~6h 25m 🍃 446 kg CO₂ (+829% vs. direct)
Leg 1
YQT → YYC
3h 5m · 1,117 mi
View YQT to YYC flights →
Leg 2
YYC → YAM
3h 20m · 1,374 mi
View YYC to YAM flights →

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

A nonstop flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) takes approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes. The distance is 260 miles (419 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

Just Bearskin Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

Yes. 1 airline: Bearskin Airlines.

How far is Thunder Bay from Sault Ste. Marie?

The flight distance from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie is 260 miles (419 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as London to Paris.

What type of aircraft flies from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

At 1h 15m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

Roughly 48 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 240 km.

Is the return flight from Sault Ste. Marie to Thunder Bay also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste. Marie?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Thunder Bay for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.