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C$ 162+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

— YQT
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Thunder Bay in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay

Thu 19/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Fri 20/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 25/10C$ 313
Wed 18/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Thu 19/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 25/10C$ 317
Thu 19/118:55 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Thu 26/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 25/10C$ 319
Wed 18/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Wed 25/116:20 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 25/10C$ 322
Thu 19/119:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 56m
Sun 22/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 25/10C$ 327
Thu 19/1110:35 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 11m
Thu 26/111:30 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/10C$ 329
Thu 31/129:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 59m
Thu 25/210:50 a.m. -
2 stops10h 45m
Deal found 27/10C$ 329
Wed 18/1110:35 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 11m
Thu 19/119:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/10C$ 330
Thu 19/117:20 a.m. -
2 stops13h 10m
Sat 21/119:55 a.m. -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 25/10C$ 330
Thu 31/128:10 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 16m
Thu 25/25:25 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 27/10C$ 331
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 11m
Wed 25/115:25 p.m. -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 25/10C$ 333
Sun 6/127:20 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Fri 11/1210:00 a.m. -
1 stop4h 08m
Deal found 25/10C$ 333

Find flight deals to Thunder Bay

Round-trip from

C$ 269

One-way from

C$ 162

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 295

Good round-trip deal

C$ 280 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 164 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 20/1-23/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 9/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 43m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Cheapest round-trip

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Tue 17/11

3:40 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 172

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$ 172

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/11

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$ 172

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

Thu 24/12

8:10 p.m.-10:26 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 204

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Sun 27/12

7:00 a.m.-9:16 a.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 214

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 31/12

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$ 217

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Mon 7/12

8:10 p.m.-10:26 p.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 231

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ Toronto Island - YQT Thunder Bay

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Tue 1/12

7:00 a.m.-9:16 a.m.

Nonstop2h 16m

Thunder Bay

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 231

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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 50 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.

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$ 190
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
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
468 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
11,830 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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
468 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

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 7 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$ 223.

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

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around C$ 415, however they can be found for as little as C$ 223.

  • 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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