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Cheap flights from Vancouver to Thunder Bay from C$ 209

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YVR — YQT
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Vancouver to Thunder Bay are usually found in October or June, 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 384

One-way from

C$ 209

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 682
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 12/6-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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25/4
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Vancouver to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 200 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease (C$ 66 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 25 March 2025.

Thu 12/610:30 a.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop5h 25mWestJet
Sun 15/63:25 p.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops10h 00mWestJet
Deal found 24/3C$ 384
Thu 12/612:30 p.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop7h 19mAir Canada
Sun 15/65:15 a.m.YQT - YVR
1 stop8h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 405
Thu 8/57:00 a.m.YVR - YQT
2 stops11h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/53:25 p.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3C$ 436
Mon 28/410:05 p.m.YVR - YQT
1 stop8h 10mPorter Airlines
Mon 5/511:45 a.m.YQT - YVR
2 stops15h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 438

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Vancouver

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Thunder Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 12/6

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

1 stop5h 25m

Thunder Bay

Sun 15/6

3:25 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops10h 00m

C$ 384

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 12/6

12:30 p.m.-10:49 p.m.

1 stop7h 19m

Thunder Bay

Sun 15/6

5:15 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

1 stop8h 19m

C$ 405

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 8/5

7:00 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

2 stops11h 11m

Thunder Bay

Thu 15/5

3:25 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops8h 10m

C$ 436

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Mon 28/4

10:05 p.m.-11:54 a.m.

2 stops10h 49m

Thunder Bay

Mon 5/5

11:45 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 10m

C$ 438

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/4

4:15 p.m.-8:50 a.m.

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 209

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Fri 18/4

10:05 p.m.-9:15 a.m.

1 stop8h 10m

C$ 249

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Sat 19/4

8:10 a.m.-10:39 p.m.

2 stops11h 29m

C$ 294

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Thu 24/4

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

1 stop29h 40m

C$ 318

VancouverThunder Bay

YVR - YQT

YVRYQT

Vancouver Intl

Wed 16/4

11:00 p.m.-3:05 p.m.

3 stops13h 05m

C$ 776

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Vancouver to Thunder Bay

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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 21 March 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 25 March 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.

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 25 March 2025.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

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
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

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
2,785 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

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
8,957 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

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
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.7

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

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?

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.

  • 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$ 384. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 405, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 438. You may be able to fly from Vancouver to Thunder Bay for 26% 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 Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 249. Users have also found prices from C$ 294 and C$ 318 on Air Canada and Flair 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, 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

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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 237AverageC$ 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 518AverageC$ 800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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