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Cheap flights to Thunder Bay from C$ 256

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — YQT
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

Flights to Thunder Bay in 2024

Find the latest flights to Thunder Bay in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 249

Round-trip from

C$ 169

One-way from

C$ 134
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Toronto to Thunder Bay
One-way flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay (YQT)

Cheap flights to Thunder Bay in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Thunder Bay in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Thunder Bay in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Fri 12/43:00 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop6h 04mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 460
Wed 10/48:55 a.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/48:20 a.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 490
Fri 12/46:48 a.m.MCO - YQT
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/41:00 p.m.YQT - MCO
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 529
Sat 6/42:10 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Tue 9/41:00 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop4h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 532
Wed 10/47:30 p.m.EWR - YQT
2 stops16h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 536
Wed 17/48:55 a.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Wed 24/47:45 a.m.YQT - EWR
2 stops8h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 539
Fri 12/47:30 p.m.EWR - YQT
2 stops19h 12mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 550
Sat 6/42:10 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Tue 9/41:00 p.m.YQT - EWR
2 stops9h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 573
Wed 10/43:00 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop6h 04mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/48:20 a.m.YQT - EWR
3 stops26h 00mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 578

Thunder Bay 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Thunder Bay in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Thunder Bay in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 12/43:00 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop6h 04mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 460
Wed 10/48:55 a.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/48:20 a.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 490
Thu 13/61:55 p.m.MCO - YQT
1 stop6h 52mPorter Airlines
Mon 17/612:50 p.m.YQT - MCO
1 stop6h 54mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 517
Fri 12/46:48 a.m.MCO - YQT
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/41:00 p.m.YQT - MCO
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3C$ 529
Sat 6/42:10 p.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Tue 9/41:00 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop4h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 532
Wed 10/47:30 p.m.EWR - YQT
2 stops16h 47mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 536
Thu 13/61:55 p.m.MCO - YQT
1 stop6h 52mPorter Airlines
Mon 17/612:50 p.m.YQT - MCO
1 stop6h 54mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 539
Wed 17/48:55 a.m.EWR - YQT
1 stop4h 44mPorter Airlines
Wed 24/47:45 a.m.YQT - EWR
2 stops8h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 539
Fri 12/47:30 p.m.EWR - YQT
2 stops19h 12mPorter Airlines
Sun 14/44:35 p.m.YQT - EWR
1 stop6h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/3C$ 550

One-way flights to Thunder Bay

Explore one-way flight options to Thunder Bay for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Thunder Bay, check out these fares. Book a round-trip flight to Thunder Bay instead by using the search form above.
Fri 12/48:00 a.m.MCO - YQT
1 stop27h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 256
Fri 12/46:48 a.m.MCO - YQT
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 272
Fri 12/48:00 a.m.MCO - YQT
2 stops12h 47mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 276
Sat 8/612:25 p.m.BOS - YQT
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 341
Thu 4/46:17 a.m.MCO - YQT
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 348
Mon 1/48:00 a.m.MDW - YQT
1 stop6h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 356
Thu 4/411:30 a.m.MCO - YQT
2 stops26h 09mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 357
Mon 1/48:00 a.m.MDW - YQT
2 stops11h 47mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 424
Sat 8/61:20 p.m.BOS - YQT
3 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3C$ 444

Find flights to Thunder Bay within your budget

Locate flights to Thunder Bay that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 525,491 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

C$ 460 - C$ 1,050

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Fri 12/4

1 stop6h 04m

Thunder Bay

Sun 14/4

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 460

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Wed 10/4

1 stop4h 44m

Thunder Bay

Sun 14/4

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 490

OrlandoThunder Bay

MCO - YQT

MCOYQT

Orlando

Thu 13/6

1 stop6h 52m

Thunder Bay

Mon 17/6

1 stop6h 54m

C$ 517

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Sat 6/4

1 stop4h 44m

Thunder Bay

Tue 9/4

1 stop4h 40m

C$ 532

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Wed 10/4

2 stops16h 47m

Thunder Bay

Sun 14/4

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 536

Boston Logan IntlThunder Bay

BOS - YQT

BOSYQT

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 22/5

1 stop5h 24m

Thunder Bay

Mon 27/5

1 stop22h 22m

C$ 631

Dallas/Fort WorthThunder Bay

DFW - YQT

DFWYQT

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 17/4

3 stops28h 29m

Thunder Bay

Wed 24/4

2 stops22h 28m

C$ 646

OrlandoThunder Bay

MCO - YQT

MCOYQT

Orlando

Thu 13/6

2 stops15h 07m

Thunder Bay

Mon 17/6

2 stops11h 41m

C$ 799

BuffaloThunder Bay

BUF - YQT

BUFYQT

Buffalo

Sat 24/8

2 stops30h 40m

Thunder Bay

Wed 28/8

2 stops11h 57m

C$ 1,050

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Deals found on 17/3

Average price of flights to Thunder Bay by month

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Thunder Bay is currently C$ 342 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 629. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 200). Flying to Thunder Bay in December will prove the most costly (average of C$ 298). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

C$ 294

February

C$ 303

March

C$ 342

April

C$ 292

May

C$ 336

June

C$ 271

July

C$ 387

August

C$ 368

September

C$ 287

October

C$ 349

November

C$ 395

December

C$ 403

Temperature and rainfall in Thunder Bay by month

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

YQT

Temperature

-14 - 17 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Thunder Bay, you should look to book at least 46 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Thunder Bay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Thunder Bay should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Thunder Bay, see what other customers have to say about WestJet, Flair Airlines and Porter Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.5
Good
3,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flights good. Our original flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed 4 days Unacceptable We flew with Air Canada a picked up original flight in Toronto Cost extra $500 Maybe Westjet could give us a voucher or pay for this inconvenience. Thank You. Garry Barkman

7.5
Good
3,066 reviews
7.5
Good
3,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flights good. Our original flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed 4 days Unacceptable We flew with Air Canada a picked up original flight in Toronto Cost extra $500 Maybe Westjet could give us a voucher or pay for this inconvenience. Thank You. Garry Barkman

7.4
Good
460 reviews
7.5
Good
3,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flights good. Our original flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed 4 days Unacceptable We flew with Air Canada a picked up original flight in Toronto Cost extra $500 Maybe Westjet could give us a voucher or pay for this inconvenience. Thank You. Garry Barkman

7.0
Good
6,717 reviews
7.5
Good
3,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flights good. Our original flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed 4 days Unacceptable We flew with Air Canada a picked up original flight in Toronto Cost extra $500 Maybe Westjet could give us a voucher or pay for this inconvenience. Thank You. Garry Barkman

6.2
Okay
193 reviews
7.5
Good
3,066 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.5

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flights good. Our original flight from Halifax to Toronto was delayed 4 days Unacceptable We flew with Air Canada a picked up original flight in Toronto Cost extra $500 Maybe Westjet could give us a voucher or pay for this inconvenience. Thank You. Garry Barkman

This town on the north-western shore of Lake Superior is the gateway to the great outdoors in an area that boasts some of the world’s finest canoeing and camping. Book a cheap flight to Thunder Bay, and see what adventures await.

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.

  • How long is the flight to Thunder Bay?

    Flight times from other cities of Canada to Thunder Bay can range from 1h 45m to 11h 25m. The fastest flight is from Toronto Pearson International Airport directly to Thunder Bay which takes 1h 45m. The quickest flight from Vancouver takes about 7h while the fastest flight from Montreal is just under 4 hours. Some flights may take as long as 11h 25m depending on the number of stops and length of layover.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Thunder Bay?

    Both Air Canada and WestJet offer direct flights out of Toronto Pearson International Airport. Porter Airlines offers a 1-stop flight with a layover in Toronto Island. If you are flying out of Vancouver International Airport both Air Canada and WestJet have flights with 1 layover in Toronto before landing in Thunder Bay. All flights on Porter Airlines, Air Canada, or WestJet out of Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport stop in either Toronto or Toronto Island before finally landing in Thunder Bay. How do you get from Thunder Bay airport to the city centre? You have several options when travelling from the airport to the city centre. Taxi services are provided by Roach’s Yellow Taxi and pre-arranged pickups can be made via phone or mobile app. URIDE is a ride-sharing app that is native to Thunder Bay. Pre-arranged pickup can be made via their mobile app as well. Hotels like Valhalla Inn, Landmark Inn, and Airlane Travelodge Hotel will pick you up with a free shuttle if you are staying with them. A complete list of free shuttles can be found next to the baggage area on the main floor. Finally, the airport is serviced by the #3 bus Memorial to Airport. Pickup times can be found through a phone call to the terminal. What are some things to do in Thunder Bay? There are many sights and landmarks as well as nature and park attractions in Thunder Bay. Some of the more popular destinations include the Terry Fox Monument, Fort William Historical Park, Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, and Mount McKay. Other attractive destinations include the Blue Point Amethyst Mine, Thunder Oak Cheese Farm, Centennial Botanical Conservatory, and the Sleeping Giant Brewing Company. You might take some time to relax in the OLG Casino or browse the Thunder Bay Art Gallery before taking in a show at Magnus Theater. Winter activities are popular at the Kamview Nordic Ski Centre and Lock Lomond Ski Area while activities at Mission Island Marsh Conservation Area, Marie Louise Lake, and Mills Block Forest are more popular in the warmer months. Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Thunder Bay? You do not need a passport or visa to travel inside of Canada. If one of your flights crosses international borders you will need to have a valid passport. All that is required is a valid photo ID as required by the airline.

  • 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 does YQT mean?

    YQT is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A YQT flight refers to a flight to Thunder Bay Airport.

  • 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 10 flights from Toronto per day from 4 airlines.

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