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C$ 175+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— YQT
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Thunder Bay in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 February 2026.

Thu 11/67:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Sat 13/610:10 a.m.
YQT
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YYZ
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 259
Sun 10/512:40 p.m.
YYZ
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YQT
1 stop6h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/510:10 a.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 260
Thu 12/39:30 a.m.
YTZ
-
YQT
2 stops11h 55m
Porter Airlines
Mon 16/311:50 a.m.
YQT
-
YTZ
1 stop4h 53m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 266
Tue 19/57:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/511:35 a.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
1 stop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 266
Tue 17/39:25 a.m.
YTZ
-
YQT
2 stops12h 00m
Porter Airlines
Tue 24/310:30 a.m.
YQT
-
YTZ
Nonstop2h 00m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 16/2C$ 267
Thu 2/77:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Sat 4/710:10 a.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 270
Thu 16/47:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/47:50 p.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 271
Thu 7/57:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/511:00 a.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
2 stops14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 272
Thu 28/57:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Sat 30/510:10 a.m.
YQT
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YYZ
Nonstop1h 50m
Flair Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 274
Mon 20/49:40 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
1 stop5h 31m
WestJet
Fri 24/43:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YYZ
1 stop7h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 16/2C$ 275
Thu 19/39:30 a.m.
YTZ
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YQT
2 stops11h 55m
Porter Airlines
Wed 25/311:50 a.m.
YQT
-
YTZ
1 stop4h 53m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 277
Tue 26/57:05 a.m.
YYZ
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YQT
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/57:20 p.m.
YQT
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YYZ
2 stops10h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2C$ 277

Find flight deals to Thunder Bay

Find the latest flights to Thunder Bay in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 259

One-way from

C$ 175

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 404

Good round-trip deal

C$ 292 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 185 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 11/6-13/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 40m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 20m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 18/6

12:40 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

Thunder Bay

Tue 23/6

10:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 260

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 12/3

9:30 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

Thunder Bay

Mon 16/3

11:50 a.m.-4:43 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

C$ 272

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 19/3

9:30 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

Thunder Bay

Wed 25/3

11:50 a.m.-4:43 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

C$ 277

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 26/5

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

Nonstop1h 50m

Thunder Bay

Sat 30/5

7:20 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 277

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Tue 17/3

4:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Thunder Bay

Tue 24/3

8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop2h 00m

C$ 282

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/5

8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops11h 00m

Thunder Bay

Sat 16/5

10:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 283

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Sun 5/4

4:30 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop4h 54m

Thunder Bay

Sun 12/4

11:50 a.m.-5:53 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 288

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 21/6

12:40 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 05m

Thunder Bay

Thu 25/6

10:10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 50m

C$ 290

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Wed 18/3

4:30 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop4h 55m

Thunder Bay

Wed 25/3

11:50 a.m.-6:08 p.m.

1 stop6h 18m

C$ 290

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Mon 16/3

2:05 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

Thunder Bay

Mon 23/3

11:50 a.m.-6:08 p.m.

1 stop6h 18m

C$ 292

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Best time to book a flight to Thunder Bay

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Thunder Bay

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Thunder Bay, you should look to book at least 68 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.

How long is the flight to Thunder Bay?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 5 hours 12 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Thunder Bay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 17 February 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability to Thunder Bay

The most flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are scheduled on a Thursday (19 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 Porter Airlines, Air Canada and Flair Airlines.

Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines
From C$ 195
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 181
Flair Airlines
Flair Airlines
From C$ 96
WestJet
WestJet
From C$ 161

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thunder Bay?

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

Rainfall in Thunder Bay by month

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay. Reviews last updated 19 February 2026.
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
419 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Air Transat
7.7
Good
511 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
265 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
419 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!

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 15 flights from Toronto per day from 4 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$ 144, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 167.

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

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around C$ 401, however they can be found for as little as C$ 167.

  • 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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