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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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — YQT
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Thunder Bay are usually found in November or April, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 22 October 2025.

Wed 19/115:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/119:30 a.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop8h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10C$ 268
Fri 5/125:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops6h 45mWestJet
Fri 12/123:45 p.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops18h 05mWestJet
Deal found 21/10C$ 269
Wed 17/125:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops6h 45mWestJet
Thu 25/123:45 p.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops11h 30mWestJet
Deal found 19/10C$ 335
Fri 5/125:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/129:30 a.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10C$ 341
Wed 19/117:00 a.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop11h 25mPorter Airlines
Thu 20/119:30 a.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop8h 54mPorter Airlines
Deal found 20/10C$ 371
Wed 17/125:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops6h 45mWestJet
Wed 24/127:45 a.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops14h 00mWestJet
Deal found 19/10C$ 389

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 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 268

One-way from

C$ 171

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 445
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 19/11-20/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 39m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 16/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 00m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (C$ 133 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Depart

Return

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VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/11

5:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 45m

Thunder Bay

Thu 20/11

9:30 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 268

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/12

5:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 45m

Thunder Bay

Fri 12/12

3:45 p.m.-6:50 a.m.

2 stops18h 05m

C$ 269

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 5/12

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

2 stops11h 24m

Thunder Bay

Fri 12/12

3:45 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops11h 30m

C$ 354

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 19/11

7:00 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop11h 25m

Thunder Bay

Thu 20/11

9:30 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 371

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 17/12

5:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

2 stops6h 45m

Thunder Bay

Wed 24/12

7:45 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops14h 00m

C$ 389

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/12

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

2 stops14h 05m

Thunder Bay

Thu 25/12

3:45 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops11h 30m

C$ 509

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 18/12

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

2 stops14h 05m

Thunder Bay

Wed 24/12

7:45 a.m.-4:54 p.m.

2 stops12h 09m

C$ 566

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 16/12

7:05 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops12h 00m

C$ 171

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 14/12

7:50 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop11h 37m

C$ 185

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 12/11

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

2 stops11h 24m

C$ 213

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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 17 October 2025.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 187). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 491). 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 YVR to YQT?

Find hourly flight availability from Vancouver 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 22 October 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 22 October 2025.
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
382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
382 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,132 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
10,335 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
382 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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 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 45m. There are 2459 km between Vancouver and Thunder Bay.

  • 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$ 275. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 293, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 413. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 47% 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 Air Canada. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 171. Users have also found prices from C$ 185 and C$ 213 on WestJet 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 187). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 491). 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 22 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 275AverageC$ 427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 293AverageC$ 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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