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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay from C$ 171

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — YQT
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Vancouver to Thunder Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vancouver (8CA) 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 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 236

One-way from

C$ 171

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 793
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 9/4-13/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 16h 36m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 24m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 150 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

Thu 9/45:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Mon 13/43:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
2 stops9h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 236
Wed 4/27:00 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
1 stop11h 24m
Porter Airlines
Sat 7/26:15 a.m.
YQT
-
YVR
1 stop8h 15m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 11/1C$ 253
Wed 8/45:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Mon 13/43:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
2 stops9h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 262
Wed 8/45:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Tue 14/46:00 a.m.
YQT
-
YVR
2 stops9h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 275
Tue 24/25:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Tue 3/33:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
1 stop18h 28m
WestJet
Deal found 10/1C$ 294
Wed 1/45:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Tue 7/43:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
2 stops9h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 298
Sun 8/25:45 p.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops13h 36m
WestJet
Sun 15/23:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
1 stop18h 28m
WestJet
Deal found 10/1C$ 304
Thu 19/25:30 a.m.
YVR
-
YQT
2 stops6h 41m
WestJet
Sun 22/23:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
1 stop18h 28m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 305
Wed 8/47:50 p.m.
YVR
-
YQT
1 stop16h 21m
WestJet
Sun 12/43:45 p.m.
YQT
-
YVR
2 stops11h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 12/1C$ 312

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 4/2

7:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop11h 24m

Thunder Bay

Sat 7/2

6:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 253

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/4

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Mon 13/4

3:45 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 262

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 19/2

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Mon 23/2

6:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 275

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/4

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Sun 12/4

3:45 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 55m

C$ 275

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/4

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Tue 14/4

6:00 a.m.-10:43 a.m.

2 stops7h 43m

C$ 275

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 8/4

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Tue 14/4

6:00 a.m.-12:40 p.m.

2 stops9h 40m

C$ 275

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/2

5:30 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

2 stops6h 41m

Thunder Bay

Tue 3/3

3:45 p.m.-7:13 a.m.

1 stop18h 28m

C$ 294

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 26/1

7:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops11h 24m

C$ 171

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 25/2

11:20 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop7h 45m

C$ 176

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 21/1

5:30 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops6h 40m

C$ 182

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Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 143). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 508). 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.

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 12 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Vancouver to Thunder Bay by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
406 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
406 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
406 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,236 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
406 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,616 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
406 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Thunder Bay (YQT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay. You should not have trouble finding flights to Thunder Bay from Vancouver; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Vancouver per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Thunder Bay airport from Vancouver. It is only a 5.6 km journey from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Thunder Bay’s city centre.

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

    Departing from Vancouver to Thunder Bay will take you 6h 41m. There are 2459 km between Vancouver and Thunder Bay. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay round-trip from C$ 219. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 290, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 492. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 108. Users have also found prices from C$ 190 and C$ 214 on Air Canada and Porter Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Thunder Bay?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 143). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 508). 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 3 airlines flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Vancouver 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 12 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 219AverageC$ 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 290AverageC$ 590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 492AverageC$ 734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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