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Cheap flights from Thunder Bay to California from C$ 401

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YQT — LAX
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Tue 16/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAX
2 stops17h 17mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/125:00 a.m.LAX - YQT
2 stops15h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 651
Tue 16/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAS
2 stops17h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 23/127:10 p.m.LAS - YQT
3 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 747
Tue 16/127:35 p.m.YQT - LAS
1 stop18h 45mAir Canada
Tue 23/1211:30 p.m.LAS - YQT
1 stop7h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 16/11C$ 851
Sun 30/116:00 a.m.YQT - LAS
3 stops31h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/127:15 p.m.LAS - YQT
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 864
Sun 30/115:00 a.m.YQT - LAS
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/125:20 a.m.LAS - YQT
2 stops14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 893
Tue 16/1211:50 a.m.YQT - LAS
2 stops26h 52mPorter Airlines
Tue 23/1212:40 p.m.LAS - YQT
1 stop27h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 907
Tue 16/124:15 p.m.YQT - LAX
3 stops23h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/125:59 p.m.LAX - YQT
3 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11C$ 959
Fri 26/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAX
2 stops15h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/17:25 p.m.LAX - YQT
2 stops24h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11C$ 973
Sat 27/125:00 a.m.YQT - LAX
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/111:55 p.m.LAX - YQT
2 stops20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11C$ 1,219

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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 445

One-way from

C$ 401

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 1,471
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 4/5-6/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 14m total
  • Thunder Bay to California
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 34m total
  • Thunder Bay to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price (C$ 419 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease (C$ 112 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Thunder Bay

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California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Mon 4/5

5:30 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/5

10:30 p.m.-3:48 p.m.

2 stops14h 18m

C$ 445

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

7:20 p.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop18h 12m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

6:30 a.m.-11:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 15m

C$ 494

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Sun 15/3

3:45 p.m.-6:13 p.m.

2 stops29h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 19/3

7:30 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 503

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Tue 14/4

5:00 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

1 stop9h 09m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

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

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 510

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

11:00 a.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops15h 52m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

12:30 a.m.-6:05 p.m.

2 stops14h 35m

C$ 526

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Mon 4/5

5:30 a.m.-5:13 p.m.

2 stops14h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

12:20 a.m.-3:48 p.m.

2 stops12h 28m

C$ 526

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/4

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

2 stops21h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 15/4

7:30 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops16h 35m

C$ 533

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$ 534

Thunder BayLos Angeles

YQT - LAX

YQTLAX

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

5:00 a.m.-8:34 p.m.

2 stops18h 34m

C$ 401

Thunder BayLas Vegas

YQT - LAS

YQTLAS

Thunder Bay

Tue 30/12

5:00 a.m.-9:58 p.m.

2 stops19h 58m

C$ 422

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Deals found on 16/11

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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$ 309). Flying from Thunder Bay to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 704). 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 17 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
9,014 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
9,014 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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
10,459 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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 7h 56m. The distance between Thunder Bay and California is about 2887 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 United Airlines (C$ 401), Porter Airlines (C$ 547), and Air Canada (C$ 795).

  • 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.

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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$ 309). Flying from Thunder Bay to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 704). 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$ 204AverageC$ 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 364AverageC$ 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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