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Cheap flights from Thunder Bay to California from C$ 178

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YQT — LAX
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Thunder Bay to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Fri 26/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAX
2 stops16h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/111:55 p.m.LAX - YQT
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11C$ 979
Mon 29/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAS
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/15:30 a.m.LAS - YQT
2 stops14h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 1,115
Sat 27/127:35 p.m.YQT - LAX
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/110:27 p.m.LAX - YQT
2 stops21h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/11C$ 1,328
Mon 29/1211:50 a.m.YQT - LAS
2 stops13h 12mPorter Airlines
Fri 2/112:40 p.m.LAS - YQT
1 stop29h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 1,512
Mon 29/126:00 a.m.YQT - LAS
3 stops18h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/111:45 p.m.LAS - YQT
3 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11C$ 1,783

Cheap flight deals from Thunder Bay to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Thunder Bay to California flight deals. Data was last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 341

One-way from

C$ 178

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,480
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 28/1-8/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 58h 52m total
  • Thunder Bay to California
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 9/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 16m total
  • Thunder Bay to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price (C$ 425 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease (C$ 114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Fly from

Thunder Bay

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Wed 28/1

3:45 p.m.-6:32 p.m.

2 stops29h 47m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

7:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops29h 05m

C$ 341

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Tue 17/2

3:45 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

2 stops21h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/3

10:05 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 382

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/4

3:45 p.m.-9:33 p.m.

2 stops32h 48m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

7:05 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops17h 00m

C$ 409

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/4

11:10 a.m.-10:29 p.m.

1 stop14h 19m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

12:10 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 413

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Thu 21/5

7:40 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops19h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 27/5

9:10 p.m.-6:54 p.m.

2 stops18h 44m

C$ 413

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Thu 21/5

11:40 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 27/5

9:55 a.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

C$ 422

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

5:00 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

2 stops15h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

12:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 446

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Wed 28/1

5:00 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 32m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

5:00 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops15h 05m

C$ 563

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Thu 1/1

5:00 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops19h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/1

12:30 a.m.-6:25 p.m.

2 stops14h 55m

C$ 607

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

7:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

7:45 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop13h 00m

C$ 635

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Thunder Bay to California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Thunder Bay to California (average of C$ 310). Flying from Thunder Bay to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 708). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 26 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Thunder Bay to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,476 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,046 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Thunder Bay to California?

    For a flight from Thunder Bay to California, you will be flying from Thunder Bay. Thunder Bay (YQT) is just 5.6 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Thunder Bay to California?

    Departing from Thunder Bay to California will take you 14h 19m. The distance between Thunder Bay and California is about 2507 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Thunder Bay to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Thunder Bay to California are Porter Airlines (C$ 178), WestJet (C$ 199), and United Airlines (C$ 241).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Thunder Bay to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Thunder Bay to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Thunder Bay to California?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Thunder Bay to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Thunder Bay to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Thunder Bay to California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Thunder Bay to California (average of C$ 310). Flying from Thunder Bay to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 708). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Thunder Bay to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 205AverageC$ 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 366AverageC$ 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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