Cheap flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay from C$ 342

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YAM — YQT
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 572

One-way from

C$ 342

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 894
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 9h 32m total
  • Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 28m total
  • Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (C$ 407 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease (C$ 136 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Sun 24/85:35 a.m.YAM - YQT
1 stop4h 28mAir Canada
Sun 31/84:55 p.m.YQT - YAM
1 stop5h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 27/7C$ 572
Wed 10/96:40 a.m.YAM - YQT
1 stop6h 58mPorter Airlines
Wed 17/94:20 p.m.YQT - YAM
1 stop5h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 598
Thu 21/89:40 a.m.YAM - YQT
Nonstop1h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/85:20 p.m.YQT - YAM
1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 731
Thu 21/89:40 a.m.YAM - YQT
Nonstop1h 15mBearskin Airlines
Sun 24/811:00 a.m.YQT - YAM
Nonstop1h 15mBearskin Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 872

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Sault Ste Marie

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Thunder Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Sun 24/8

5:35 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

1 stop4h 28m

Thunder Bay

Sun 31/8

4:55 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 04m

C$ 572

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Wed 10/9

6:40 a.m.-1:38 p.m.

1 stop6h 58m

Thunder Bay

Wed 17/9

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

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 598

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Thu 21/8

9:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sun 24/8

5:20 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

C$ 731

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Thu 21/8

9:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sun 24/8

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 872

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Mon 11/8

5:35 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

1 stop4h 28m

C$ 342

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Tue 12/8

3:55 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

1 stop5h 18m

C$ 358

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Mon 11/8

9:40 a.m.-10:55 a.m.

Nonstop1h 15m

C$ 473

Sault Ste MarieThunder Bay

YAM - YQT

YAMYQT

Sault Ste Marie

Mon 11/8

6:40 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

3 stops14h 10m

C$ 520

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Deals found on 26/7

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Sault Ste Marie 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sault Ste Marie 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 29 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Sault Ste Marie 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 90% of one-stop itineraries from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sault Ste Marie 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$ 523.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sault Ste Marie 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 2h 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 29 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay, such as Porter Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

    You will need to book a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay if you want to fly from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay. At least 2 different airlines have flights from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) to Thunder Bay (YQT) on a regular basis. There is 1 flight to Thunder Bay from the Sault Ste Marie airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from YAM to YQT to be around 1h 15m.

  • How popular is this Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 572, Air Canada will fly you from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Porter Airlines and Bearskin Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 598 and C$ 872, respectively. Air Canada is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay one-way?

    C$ 342 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Porter Airlines and Bearskin Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 358 and C$ 473, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Sault Ste Marie 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 Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay

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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 402AverageC$ 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Bearskin AirlinesCheapestC$ 648AverageC$ 1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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