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Cheap flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay from C$ 277

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YQT
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 473

One-way from

C$ 277

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 733
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 15/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 47m total
  • Montreal to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 12/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 17m total
  • Montreal to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% 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 28 October 2025.

Sat 15/1110:15 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop5h 17mPorter Airlines
Fri 21/114:15 p.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop6h 30mPorter Airlines
Deal found 27/10C$ 473
Sat 22/116:45 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1110:40 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/10C$ 487
Tue 25/114:10 p.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop6h 55mAir Canada
Tue 9/1211:15 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop4h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10C$ 547
Sat 15/118:55 a.m.YUL - YQT
1 stop6h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1111:50 a.m.YQT - YUL
2 stops12h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 548
Tue 25/116:00 p.m.YUL - YQT
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/128:00 a.m.YQT - YUL
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10C$ 579
Tue 25/114:15 p.m.YUL - YQT
2 stops23h 00mWestJet
Tue 9/123:45 p.m.YQT - YUL
2 stops15h 20mWestJet
Deal found 28/10C$ 600

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Depart

Return

Price

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 15/11

10:15 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

Thunder Bay

Fri 21/11

4:15 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 473

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 22/2

1:40 p.m.-7:42 p.m.

1 stop6h 02m

Thunder Bay

Wed 25/2

8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 15m

C$ 480

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 22/11

6:45 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop14h 40m

Thunder Bay

Sat 29/11

10:40 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

C$ 487

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 15/11

8:55 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 37m

Thunder Bay

Fri 21/11

11:50 a.m.-12:43 a.m.

2 stops12h 53m

C$ 548

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 17/1

12:10 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

1 stop6h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sat 17/1

7:35 p.m.-12:32 a.m.

1 stop4h 57m

C$ 564

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 25/11

6:00 p.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Thunder Bay

Tue 9/12

8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

C$ 579

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 12/11

10:15 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop5h 17m

C$ 277

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 10/11

8:55 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop4h 47m

C$ 288

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 3/11

8:55 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 37m

C$ 352

MontrealThunder Bay

YUL - YQT

YULYQT

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 10/11

10:00 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

3 stops23h 25m

C$ 1,888

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Deals found on 27/10

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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 28 October 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% 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 79% 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$ 491.

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 (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

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 28 October 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
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
10,370 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 5h 17m. 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$ 377. Another option worth looking into is Porter Airlines, starting at C$ 404 round trip. You may be able to fly from Montreal to Thunder Bay for 36% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Montreal to Thunder Bay

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 377AverageC$ 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 404AverageC$ 576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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