Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) to Thunder Bay (YQT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) to Thunder Bay (YQT): Bearskin Airlines. The two airports are 260 miles (418 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sudbury, Toronto and Toronto.
Airlines flying nonstop from YAM to YQT
- JVBearskin AirlinesNot in an alliance
YAM to YQT with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Sudbury (YSB)Bearskin Airlines the whole wayJVJV
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way




- Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way


YAM to YQT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from YAM to YQT?
Bearskin Airlines flies nonstop from Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) to Thunder Bay (YQT).
How far is Sault Ste. Marie from Thunder Bay by plane?
Sault Ste. Marie (YAM) and Thunder Bay (YQT) are 260 miles (418 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does YAM to YQT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for YAM to YQT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay?
The most direct connections are through Sudbury (YSB), Toronto (YYZ) and Toronto (YTZ). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Bearskin Airlines through Sudbury.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.