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C$ 163+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

— YQT
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Thunder Bay in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay

Sat 14/117:20 a.m. -
2 stops13h 10m
Mon 16/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 24/10C$ 292
Tue 17/117:20 a.m. -
2 stops13h 10m
Sat 28/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 24/10C$ 299
Wed 18/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Tue 24/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 24/10C$ 303
Fri 13/112:10 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 55m
Mon 16/1111:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 23/10C$ 306
Fri 13/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Mon 16/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 23/10C$ 308
Sat 14/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Sun 15/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 24/10C$ 310
Fri 13/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Sun 15/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 23/10C$ 311
Wed 18/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Thu 19/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 25/10C$ 313
Thu 19/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Fri 20/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 25/10C$ 314
Thu 19/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Sun 22/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 24/10C$ 315
Sat 21/114:05 p.m. -
1 stop4h 25m
Mon 23/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 23/10C$ 318
Wed 18/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Thu 19/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 25/10C$ 318

Find flight deals to Thunder Bay

Round-trip from

C$ 292

One-way from

C$ 163

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 296

Good round-trip deal

C$ 281 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 164 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 14/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 58m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 2/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Cheapest round-trip

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Wed 2/12

10:35 a.m.-12:51 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 172

HamiltonThunder Bay

YHM Hamilton - YQT Thunder Bay

YHMYQT

Hamilton

Wed 2/12

4:05 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 182

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 2/12

9:00 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

Nonstop1h 59m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 182

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Wed 2/12

10:35 a.m.-12:51 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 192

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Sun 22/11

7:00 a.m.-9:11 a.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 199

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Wed 18/11

10:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 203

HamiltonThunder Bay

YHM Hamilton - YQT Thunder Bay

YHMYQT

Hamilton

Wed 18/11

4:05 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 25m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 206

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Sat 21/11

10:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 212

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Tue 24/11

10:35 a.m.-12:46 p.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 217

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 7/11

9:00 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 56m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 220

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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 47 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 Sunday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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$ 191
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 198
WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 165
Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines
From C$ 110

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 Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andAir Canada 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
467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
584 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,818 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
275 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

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 11 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, Porter 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$ 144, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 224.

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

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around C$ 416, however they can be found for as little as C$ 224.

  • 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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