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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay from C$ 206

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — YQT
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Thunder Bay are usually found in October or November, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 388

One-way from

C$ 297

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 491
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/8-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 20m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 15/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 40m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 181 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 59 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 3 July 2025.

Sat 26/710:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop5h 25mWestJet
Sat 2/87:40 p.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop7h 30mWestJet
Deal found 3/7C$ 382
Fri 25/75:05 p.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/77:40 p.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 436
Fri 1/87:00 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops11h 13mPorter Airlines
Fri 8/810:20 a.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops14h 07mPorter Airlines
Deal found 2/7C$ 495
Mon 25/812:45 a.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop12h 03mAir Canada
Sat 30/84:55 p.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops16h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 3/7C$ 570

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 3 July 2025.
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Fly from

Vancouver

Fly to

Thunder Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 26/7

10:30 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 25m

Thunder Bay

Sat 2/8

7:40 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop7h 30m

C$ 382

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/7

5:05 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop12h 45m

Thunder Bay

Mon 28/7

7:40 p.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

C$ 436

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 1/8

7:00 a.m.-9:13 p.m.

2 stops11h 13m

Thunder Bay

Fri 8/8

10:20 a.m.-9:27 p.m.

2 stops14h 07m

C$ 495

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 25/8

12:45 a.m.-3:48 p.m.

1 stop12h 03m

Thunder Bay

Sat 30/8

4:55 p.m.-6:33 a.m.

2 stops16h 38m

C$ 570

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 26/7

9:30 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

C$ 206

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/8

7:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop10h 50m

C$ 247

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 2/8

9:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

3 stops23h 10m

C$ 248

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Tue 15/7

12:10 a.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 297

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/7

12:45 a.m.-3:43 p.m.

1 stop11h 58m

C$ 397

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Deals found on 3/7

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

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 27 June 2025.

Booking 42 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Vancouver 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 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 3 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% 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 3 July 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.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

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.

  • 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$ 388. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Porter Airlines, from C$ 495, and Air Canada, from C$ 585. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 22% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Vancouver 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 3 airlines flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 222AverageC$ 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 396AverageC$ 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 493AverageC$ 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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