How long is the flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay?

Departing from Vancouver to Thunder Bay will take you 5h 55m. 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$ 290. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are WestJet, from C$ 291, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 640. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 44% 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$ 234 on Air Canada and Porter Airlines, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Thunder Bay ranges from 10.0 - 90.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Thunder Bay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Thunder Bay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -14.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay?

Consider WestJet, Porter Airlines or Air Canada when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay as you normally would.

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.

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.

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

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Round-trip from	C$ 368
One-way from	C$ 180
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	C$ 544

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16/10-23/10
3 total stops
14h 40m total
Vancouver to Thunder Bay

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7h 15m total
Vancouver to Thunder Bay

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VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

9:50 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Thunder Bay

Sun 25/10

4:40 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 388

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/10

10:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops17h 30m

Thunder Bay

Wed 28/10

4:40 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 405

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/10

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Sun 25/10

4:40 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 419

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sun 18/10

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Fri 23/10

7:50 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 25m

C$ 419

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

9:50 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Thunder Bay

Sat 24/10

7:20 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 434

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 30/9

5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops23h 00m

Thunder Bay

Tue 6/10

7:20 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 452

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/10

9:50 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Thunder Bay

Thu 15/10

7:20 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 15m

C$ 459

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

6:00 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Fri 2/10

7:20 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop14h 50m

C$ 459

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 17/10

9:50 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Thunder Bay

Sat 24/10

7:20 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 462

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR Vancouver Intl - YQT Thunder Bay

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 16/10

8:45 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops7h 15m

Thunder Bay

Fri 23/10

7:20 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

2 stops7h 55m

C$ 463

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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$ 183). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 812). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vancouver to Thunder Bay?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vancouver to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 383 and C$ 688 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 368 on WestJet (16 Oct-23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

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

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,440 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,550 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

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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 5h 55m. 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$ 290. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are WestJet, from C$ 291, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 640. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 44% 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$ 234 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$ 183). Flying from Vancouver to Thunder Bay in February is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 812). 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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Air Canada	CheapestC$ 290	AverageC$ 557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 291	AverageC$ 409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 640	AverageC$ 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	Search Porter Airlines flights

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Vancouver to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 383 and C$ 688 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 368 on WestJet (16 Oct-23 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

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.

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Vancouver to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 383 and C$ 688 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 368 on WestJet (16 Oct-23 Oct).