Private charter between Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Sioux Lookout (YXL), and from Sioux Lookout (YXL) back to Thunder Bay (YQT).
Thunder Bay and Sioux Lookout lie approximately 269 km apart (167 mi / 146 nm) on a direct routing.
From C$11,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Thunder Bay to Sioux Lookout (and Sioux Lookout to Thunder Bay) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. With seating for 6-9, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 56 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 54 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 46 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 45 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
Same aircraft, same route — return pricing is symmetric; flight times can vary about ±10% with wind direction.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Thunder Bay, Canada: Thunder Bay International Airport.
Sioux Lookout, Canada: Sioux Lookout Airport and Dryden Regional Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay (YQT); Sioux Lookout: Sioux Lookout (YXL), Sioux Lookout Seaplane Base (CKA6).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 12:00 UTC.
Thunder Bay→Sioux Lookout runs about 6 minutes longer, which is the prevailing wind rather than the distance.
Sat is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay → Sioux Lookout | 126 | 46 min | 33 min | Pilatus PC-12 (122), Cessna CitationJet (2) |
| Sioux Lookout → Thunder Bay | 186 | 40 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (182), Beech Super King Air (4) |
312 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Thunder Bay International Airport | Sioux Lookout Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYQT / YQT | CYXL / YXL |
| Longest hard runway | 7,318 ft | 5,300 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 653 ft | 1,258 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,463 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,300 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,100 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,843 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 2,400 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,073 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,300 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 3,800 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,643 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,100 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,143 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 1,800 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,363 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,022 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,313 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,100 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,563 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 276 ft short |
4,600 km 4,263 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 370 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,589 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 400 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 608 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,883 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 140 ft short |
7,400 km 7,063 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 0 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,463 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 510 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,063 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
14,260 km 13,923 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 500 ft short |
11,112 km 10,775 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 700 ft short |
12,960 km 12,623 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 500 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,608 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Kakabeka Falls Airport · Eldorado Aerodrome · Thunder Bay Seaplane Base · Two Island Lake Water Aerodrome · Dryden Regional Airport (5,993 ft, 68 km) · Sioux Lookout Seaplane Base · Hudson Seaplane Base · Sioux Lookout Heliport
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
You set the departure time. The aircraft waits for you, not the other way around.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 56 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
We can route through smaller, less congested airfields at either end, often a shorter drive from your actual destination.
Thunder Bay–Sioux Lookout is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 269 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Thunder Bay–Sioux Lookout charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Of course: Sioux Lookout to Thunder Bay runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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