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C$ 133+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

— YQT
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Thunder Bay in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay

Sat 5/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 8/1010:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 22/8C$ 252
Sat 10/107:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 18/1010:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 26/8C$ 255
Thu 1/107:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 4/106:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 25/8C$ 259
Sun 11/105:15 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 05m
Sun 18/1011:35 a.m. -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 27/8C$ 261
Sat 19/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sat 26/910:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 22/8C$ 261
Fri 9/105:15 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 05m
Fri 16/1011:35 a.m. -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 25/8C$ 262
Thu 1/107:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sat 3/1010:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 23/8C$ 262
Thu 8/107:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 11/1011:35 a.m. -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 25/8C$ 263
Sat 5/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 6/910:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 22/8C$ 265
Thu 10/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Thu 17/910:10 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Deal found 26/8C$ 266
Sun 20/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 21/96:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Deal found 25/8C$ 268
Sat 12/97:05 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 14/911:30 a.m. -
1 stop5h 39m
Deal found 24/8C$ 269

Find flight deals to Thunder Bay

Round-trip from

C$ 255

One-way from

C$ 133

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 408

Good round-trip deal

C$ 222 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 154 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 10/10-18/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 6/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 1/10

2:30 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Thunder Bay

Sun 4/10

5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 284

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 20/9

7:05 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

Thunder Bay

Sun 27/9

6:30 a.m.-8:12 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 293
Quickest round-trip

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/10

8:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

Thunder Bay

Sun 4/10

6:30 a.m.-8:12 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 319

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Wed 7/10

5:15 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Thunder Bay

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 322

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Sat 10/10

5:15 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Thunder Bay

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 322

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 8/10

2:30 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Thunder Bay

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 322

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Fri 9/10

10:55 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 05m

Thunder Bay

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

C$ 322

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 3/10

8:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

Thunder Bay

Sun 11/10

6:30 a.m.-8:12 a.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

C$ 334

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 5/10

8:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

Thunder Bay

Tue 13/10

11:35 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 334

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 9/10

8:45 p.m.-10:33 p.m.

Nonstop1h 48m

Thunder Bay

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-5:09 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 334

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Thunder Bay

How long is the flight to Thunder Bay?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 2 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Thunder Bay from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Thunder Bay

The most flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Thunder Bay?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Thunder Bay are Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines.

Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines
From C$ 171
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 183
WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 124
Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines
From C$ 100

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Thunder Bay are Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines and Air Canada.

Rainfall in Thunder Bay by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Thunder Bay ranges from 10.0 - 90.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Thunder Bay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Thunder Bay by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Thunder Bay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Thunder Bay?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Thunder Bay, you should look to book at least 22 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Thunder Bay?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Thunder Bay should consider flying on Saturday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Canada, andFlair Airlines to Canada. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
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Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,540 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
275 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
458 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

FAQs about flying to Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay climate

With the climate impacted by lake winds and weather, the summers here are pleasantly warm and the winters can be severely cold and snowy.

Getting around Thunder Bay

The city is a bit sprawling, so renting a car is probably the best bet, particularly if you’re planning on heading out of town to camp.

  • When is the best time to fly to Thunder Bay?

    June through August is the best time to capitalize on the warm weather.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Thunder Bay?

    Until 1970, Thunder Bay was actually the two separate towns of Port Arthur and Fort William.

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

    Travellers will need to book flights to Thunder Bay (YQT) if they wish to fly to Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay airport is 5.6 km from the city centre. On average, Thunder Bay has 16 flights from Toronto per day from 3 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Thunder Bay if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Thunder Bay?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Flair Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Thunder Bay.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Thunder Bay?

    Thunder Bay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Thunder Bay. One-way flights to Thunder Bay typically cost C$ 106, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 181.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Thunder Bay?

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around C$ 554, however they can be found for as little as C$ 181.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Thunder Bay depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 minutes).

  • Does Thunder Bay have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Thunder Bay can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Thunder Bay?

    Yes. Thunder Bay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre is the closest property to Thunder Bay (0.0 km away from Thunder Bay).

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