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C$ 143+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

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— YQT
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
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Flights to Thunder Bay in 2025

Find the latest flights to Thunder Bay in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 163

One-way from

C$ 143

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 305

Good round-trip deal

C$ 257 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 155 or less
Flair Airlines
  • Flair Airlines
  • 1/5-6/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 April 2025.

Thu 1/57:00 a.m.YYZ - YQT
Nonstop1h 50mFlair Airlines
Tue 6/510:15 a.m.YQT - YYZ
Nonstop1h 45mFlair Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 163
Thu 24/47:00 a.m.YYZ - YQT
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/511:45 a.m.YQT - YYZ
1 stop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 184
Thu 1/57:00 a.m.YTZ - YQT
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Tue 6/511:45 a.m.YQT - YTZ
1 stop4h 42mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 236
Mon 26/56:55 a.m.YYZ - YQT
1 stop4h 15mPorter Airlines
Thu 29/511:45 a.m.YQT - YYZ
1 stop6h 03mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 246
Wed 23/42:50 p.m.YYZ - YQT
Nonstop1h 49mAir Canada
Wed 30/45:35 p.m.YQT - YYZ
Nonstop1h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 9/4C$ 278
Thu 1/58:50 a.m.YTZ - YQT
Nonstop2h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/57:25 p.m.YQT - YTZ
Nonstop2h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 298
Wed 28/56:00 a.m.YHM - YQT
2 stops32h 49mWestJet
Tue 3/63:25 p.m.YQT - YHM
2 stops33h 16mWestJet
Deal found 10/4C$ 730
Wed 30/78:55 p.m.YHM - YQT
2 stops14h 15mPorter Airlines
Sun 3/811:45 a.m.YQT - YHM
2 stops28h 59mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 1,259

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Thunder Bay that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 11 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Thunder Bay that are best for you.

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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/5

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

Nonstop1h 50m

Thunder Bay

Tue 6/5

10:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 163

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 24/4

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

Nonstop1h 50m

Thunder Bay

Wed 7/5

11:45 a.m.-5:48 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 184

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 1/5

7:00 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 10m

Thunder Bay

Tue 6/5

11:45 a.m.-4:27 p.m.

1 stop4h 42m

C$ 236

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 26/5

6:55 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Thunder Bay

Thu 29/5

11:45 a.m.-5:48 p.m.

1 stop6h 03m

C$ 246

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/4

2:50 p.m.-4:39 p.m.

Nonstop1h 49m

Thunder Bay

Wed 30/4

5:35 p.m.-7:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 47m

C$ 278

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Thu 1/5

8:50 a.m.-10:58 a.m.

Nonstop2h 08m

Thunder Bay

Thu 8/5

7:25 p.m.-9:28 p.m.

Nonstop2h 03m

C$ 298

HamiltonThunder Bay

YHM - YQT

YHMYQT

Hamilton

Wed 28/5

6:00 a.m.-2:49 p.m.

2 stops32h 49m

Thunder Bay

Tue 3/6

3:25 p.m.-12:41 a.m.

2 stops33h 16m

C$ 730

HamiltonThunder Bay

YHM - YQT

YHMYQT

Hamilton

Wed 30/7

8:55 p.m.-11:10 a.m.

2 stops14h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sun 3/8

11:45 a.m.-4:44 p.m.

2 stops28h 59m

C$ 1,259

TorontoThunder Bay

YTZ - YQT

YTZYQT

Toronto Island

Tue 13/5

3:35 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 10m

C$ 143

TorontoThunder Bay

YYZ - YQT

YYZYQT

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 8/5

6:55 a.m.-11:10 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 147

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Best time to book a flight to Thunder Bay

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Thunder Bay with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Thunder Bay

When is the best time to book a flight to Thunder Bay?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Thunder Bay, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Thunder Bay?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay takes 5 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Thunder Bay from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Thunder Bay?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Thunder Bay should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Thunder Bay

The most flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Thunder Bay are Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Flair Airlines.

Air Canada

Air Canada

From C$ 100

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

From C$ 151

Flair Airlines

Flair Airlines

From C$ 69

WestJet

WestJet

From C$ 142

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Thunder Bay are Flair Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet.

Rainfall in Thunder Bay by month

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Thunder Bay by month

Plan your trip to Thunder Bay by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 11 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to Thunder Bay, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,802 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,085 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Flair Airlines
6.0
Okay
239 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

FAQs about flying to Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay climate

With the climate impacted by lake winds and weather, the summers here are pleasantly warm and the winters can be severely cold and snowy.

Getting around Thunder Bay

The city is a bit sprawling, so renting a car is probably the best bet, particularly if you’re planning on heading out of town to camp.

  • When is the best time to fly to Thunder Bay?

    June through August is the best time to capitalize on the warm weather.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Thunder Bay?

    Until 1970, Thunder Bay was actually the two separate towns of Port Arthur and Fort William.

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

    Travellers will need to book flights to Thunder Bay (YQT) if they wish to fly to Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay airport is 5.6 km from the city centre. On average, Thunder Bay has 13 flights from Toronto per day from 4 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Thunder Bay if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Thunder Bay?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Flair Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Thunder Bay.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Thunder Bay?

    Thunder Bay is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Thunder Bay. One-way flights to Thunder Bay typically cost C$ 62, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 108.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Thunder Bay?

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around C$ 229, however they can be found for as little as C$ 77.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Thunder Bay depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 15 minutes).

  • Does Thunder Bay have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Thunder Bay can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Thunder Bay?

    Yes. Thunder Bay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre is the closest property to Thunder Bay (0.0 km away from Thunder Bay).

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