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Flights from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay. The fastest way is one stop via Winnipeg, about 7h 10m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 10m
MSPYQTYWG

Minneapolis to Thunder Bay at a glance

Fastest journey7h 10mVia Winnipeg, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Winnipeg

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MSP Winnipeg (YWG) YQT
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: WestJet Encore, Calm Air
Sat10:15 MSP11:28 YWG4h 47m connection16:15 YWG18:25 YQTSkyWest + WestJet Encore
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 10m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
487 km302 miles
Journey time
7h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hThunder Bay vs Minneapolis
Currency in Thunder Bay
CAD
Airports
MSP → YQT

Flights from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Winnipeg. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Thunder Bay?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 487 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Thunder Bay?
The best connecting points are Winnipeg (YWG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Thunder Bay?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Thunder Bay?
Thunder Bay is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.

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