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Cheap flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay from C$ 197

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YQT
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Montreal to Thunder Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) to Thunder Bay (YQT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 417

One-way from

C$ 197

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 520
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 4/10-11/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 21m total
  • Montreal to Thunder Bay
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24/9
  • 24/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 05m total
  • Montreal to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Sat 4/102:30 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 11mPorter Airlines
Sat 11/104:00 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 417
Thu 2/102:30 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 11mPorter Airlines
Wed 8/105:25 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 431
Sat 11/1010:45 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 13mPorter Airlines
Mon 13/105:25 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 439
Fri 26/96:45 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1010:15 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 443
Sun 12/106:55 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop6h 28mPorter Airlines
Sun 12/105:25 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 446
Thu 9/104:45 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 28mPorter Airlines
Mon 13/107:40 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 449
Sat 4/102:30 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1011:45 a.m.YQT - YUL
2 stops12h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 455
Thu 25/96:00 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/1010:15 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop14h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 470
Sat 25/106:00 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/112:25 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 474
Mon 22/94:45 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop4h 28mPorter Airlines
Tue 23/92:20 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop5h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 478

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Price

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/10

2:30 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/10

4:00 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

C$ 417

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 2/10

2:30 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Thunder Bay

Wed 8/10

5:25 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

C$ 431

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 11/10

10:45 a.m.-2:58 p.m.

1 stop4h 13m

Thunder Bay

Mon 13/10

5:25 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

C$ 439

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 26/9

6:45 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop26h 05m

Thunder Bay

Tue 7/10

10:15 a.m.-12:27 a.m.

1 stop14h 12m

C$ 443

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/10

2:30 p.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/10

11:45 a.m.-12:27 a.m.

2 stops12h 42m

C$ 455

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 25/10

6:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sat 1/11

2:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 474

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 22/9

4:45 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

1 stop4h 28m

Thunder Bay

Tue 23/9

2:20 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 478

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 22/9

6:00 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Thunder Bay

Tue 23/9

4:20 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 485

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 22/9

6:00 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Thunder Bay

Wed 24/9

4:20 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 485

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 12/10

9:40 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops6h 05m

Thunder Bay

Sun 12/10

5:00 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

C$ 521

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to YQT?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal to Thunder Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 81% of one-stop itineraries from Montreal to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 486.

What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 14m.

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 11 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines and Air Canada from Montreal to Thunder Bay have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

Related info for your journey

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

    Thunder Bay (YQT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay. You should not have trouble finding flights to Thunder Bay from Montreal; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Montreal per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Thunder Bay airport from Montreal. It is only a 5.6 km journey from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Thunder Bay’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

    Porter Airlines can get you from Montreal to Thunder Bay in just under 4h 11m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Montreal to Thunder Bay is about 1223 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Montreal to Thunder Bay round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Thunder Bay, with prices starting at C$ 374. Another option worth looking into is Porter Airlines, starting at C$ 409 round trip. You may be able to fly from Montreal to Thunder Bay for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Montreal to Thunder Bay flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal to Thunder Bay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Montreal to Thunder Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 307). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Montreal to Thunder Bay

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 374AverageC$ 601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 409AverageC$ 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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