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Cheap Flights to Thunder Bay

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Thunder Bay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Thunder Bay

Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ-YQT
1h 50mdirect
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10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.YQT-YYZ
1h 45mdirect
C$ 103Flair Airlines
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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7:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.YYZ-YQT
1h 50mdirect
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10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.YQT-YYZ
1h 45mdirect
C$ 110Flair Airlines
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Sat, 6 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
WestJet Logo
12:25 p.m. - 2:49 p.m.YWG-YQT
1h 24mdirect
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3:25 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.YQT-YWG
1h 32mdirect
C$ 198WestJet
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Fri, 26 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
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5:00 a.m. - 2:49 p.m.YVR-YQT
6h 49m2 stops
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7:40 p.m. - 10:36 p.m.YQT-YVR
5h 56m1 stop
C$ 261WestJet
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Porter Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.YTZ-YQT
8h 10m2 stops
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11:45 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.YQT-YTZ
7h 50m2 stops
C$ 287Porter Airlines
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
Porter Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.YTZ-YQT
8h 10m2 stops
Porter Airlines Logo
11:45 a.m. - 4:28 p.m.YQT-YTZ
4h 43m1 stop
C$ 288Porter Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:25 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.YVR-YQT
8h 35m1 stop
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5:15 a.m. - 10:34 a.m.YQT-YVR
8h 19m1 stop
C$ 318Air Canada
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Thu, 25 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air Canada Logo
12:25 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.YVR-YQT
12h 20m1 stop
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5:15 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.YQT-YVR
7h 35m1 stop
C$ 351Air Canada
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Thu, 21 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Bearskin Airlines Logo
9:40 a.m. - 10:55 a.m.YAM-YQT
1h 15mdirect
Bearskin Airlines Logo
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.YQT-YAM
1h 15mdirect
C$ 872Bearskin Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Bearskin Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.YAM-YQT
1h 15mdirect
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4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YQT-YAM
1h 15mdirect
C$ 911Bearskin Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight to Thunder Bay

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Porter Airlines

Porter offers free drinks like Canadian wines or craft beers in real glasses on all flights.


Porter's PorterReserve includes extra legroom, priority boarding, and free ticket changes.

Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy seats offer up to 10 cm extra legroom for an additional fee.


Air Canada offers live TV on some North American flights; check availability before flying.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers recliner seats with 5-18 cm extra legroom on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag, seat selection, and free changes or cancellations.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Flair Airlines

Flair's Basic bundle includes a carry-on and checked bag; seat selection costs extra.


Flair's XL seats offer extra legroom; available in front rows and overwing exit rows.

Air Transat

Air Transat offers in-flight entertainment on most planes; bring your own headphones with a 3.5mm plug.


Air Transat's Eco Standard fare includes a checked bag and ticket change options for an extra cost.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Thunder Bay

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Thunder Bay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Thunder Bay?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Thunder Bay was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 140 return. The most popular connection is from Ottawa to Thunder Bay and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 359 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Thunder Bay?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Thunder Bay from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Thunder Bay costs C$ 255 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 71 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Toronto to Thunder Bay which costs C$ 280 on average, and Calgary to Thunder Bay, which costs C$ 378 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Thunder Bay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Thunder Bay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Thunder Bay is February, where tickets cost C$ 289 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 410 and C$ 372 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of C$ 261.

What is a good deal for flights to Thunder Bay?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Thunder Bay, 25% of our users found tickets to Thunder Bay for the following prices or less: From Toronto Pearson Intl Airport C$ 157 round-trip, from Calgary C$ 318 round-trip, from Toronto Island Airport C$ 327 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Thunder Bay?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Thunder Bay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Thunder Bay Plane Tickets

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flightC$ 71
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Toronto Pearson Airport to Thunder Bay

When to book flights to Thunder Bay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Thunder Bay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Thunder Bay flights

  • Are there any onsite airport hotels at Thunder Bay Airport?

    While there are no accommodation options located directly at the airport, there are 3 hotels located in the vicinity for those who wish to stay near the airport after their flight to Thunder Bay. Valhalla Inn is 2 minutes away and the Comfort Inn is 5minutes away, but neither offer an airport shuttle service. The Best Western Crossroads Motor Inn is 3minutes away and offers a 24-hour free airport shuttle service.

  • How much is a taxi from Thunder Bay Airport to the city centre?

    Taxi services at the airport are provided by Roach’s Yellow Taxi and all fares are metred. You can get a taxi upon arrival, but you can also pre-book your ride using the Roach’s mobile app to avoid waiting. A trip to the city centre takes about 10minutes and the fare will be around C$ 20.

  • How can I get from Thunder Bay Airport to the city centre using public transport?

    The airport is serviced by the Transit bus system, with route 14 linking the airport to the City Hall Terminal. The bus operates from 6:30 am to midnight on weekdays, from 6:45 am to midnight on Saturdays, and from 8:45 am to 10:45 pm on Sundays. The trip to the city centre takes about 10 minutes and a one-way fare is C$ 2.75.

  • Can I rent a car from Thunder Bay Airport?

    If you wish to rent a car upon arrival after your flight to Thunder Bay, there are5 car rental companies located directly at the airport. Avis, Budget, Enterprise, National and Hertz all have their desks located next to Gate 1 in the arrivals area. Amongst these companies, Avis and Budget are open the longest, from 8:30 am to 2:00 am every day.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Thunder Bay?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Thunder Bay was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 140 return. The most popular connection is from Ottawa to Thunder Bay and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 359 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Thunder Bay Airport from central Thunder Bay?

    You’ll need to travel 6 km to reach the Thunder Bay city centre from Thunder Bay Airport.

  • What is the name of Thunder Bay’s airport?

    All flights to Thunder Bay land at Thunder Bay Airport. The airport code is YQT,and it can also be referred to as Thunder Bay.

  • How much is a flight to Thunder Bay?

    On average, a flight to Thunder Bay costs C$ 255. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 71 and departed from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Thunder Bay?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Thunder Bay is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 370. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are C$ 422 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Thunder Bay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Thunder Bay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Thunder Bay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Thunder Bay is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Thunder Bay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Thunder Bay with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Thunder Bay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Thunder Bay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Thunder Bay?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Thunder Bay is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 221 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Thunder Bay is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 253.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Thunder Bay

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Thunder Bay? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Thunder Bay for the following prices or less: From Calgary C$ 248, from Ottawa C$ 291, from Winnipeg C$ 312
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Thunder Bay flight deals.
  • If you would like to do some last-minute shopping upon arrival at Thunder Bay Airport (YQT), head to Passages located on the second floor. It offers a range of souvenirs and local products such as moccasins, amethysts and jewellery.
  • If you are hungry after your flight to Thunder Bay, head to The Market, Grille Works or Eat Local Pizza, which are located in the public area on the second floor. They are open from 4:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday to Friday, and until 6:00 pm on Saturdays. Alternatively, check out NOMAD which is in the gated area and is open from 4:00 am to 9:00 pm every day. If you arrive outside of those hours, you can get a snack from one of the vending machines located throughout the airport.
  • Those looking for a quiet space to meditate or pray can head to the Worship Centre at Thunder Bay Airport. It is located on the second floor of the arrivals area, next to Gate 4, and is accessible 24 hours a day.
  • Passengers who need to do some last-minute printing or faxing can go to the business centre located on the second floor of Thunder Bay Airport, next to Gate 4, which has some basic business services available.
  • If you are looking to withdraw cash upon arrival, you will find 2 ATMs at Thunder Bay Airport. One is located on the ground floor across from the airline ticket counters, while the other is on the second floor next to the gift shop.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Thunder Bay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Thunder Bay. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Canada to Thunder Bay. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 317 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
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All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025YYZ - RSW
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All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

Flight was delayed over 2 hours, then landed at a different airport!

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

Just an evening before they canceled my ticket and offered me ticket costing 3 x times more than. I will not fall prey to these scams,Will never book through kayak now. Such a bad experience.

was okay except.. 1)the porter check in webpage doesn't let you print your boarding pass from home 2)that there was a 90 min cut off for checking in on the kiosk in general, and to print a boarding pass, even tho i checked in online already....

Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

Really low cost trip for the huge amount I paid…o paid 550 dollars just for the trip, one way trip, plus 95 for 1 luggage’s and the second 135 dollars…no blanket, not headphones for entertainment, food was served after 3 hours and 2 hours after, breakfast was served Bad, low cost company for high prices

From vancouver go calgary nd vice vetsa fligjt was delayed

It was good! Short flight and it was on time!

My flight was delayed three times then eventually cancelled the next flight was the following day scheduled for 1030 it was delayed I had to cancel reservations I had to put people up in hotels on the other end as they came out of town to pick me up all at my expense because WestJet couldn’t get it together I’m very disappointed in WestJet’s performance and how they handled the situation Get your customers to where they need to be in a timely fashion, even if that means putting them on your competitors jets Customer service should be number one I will think twice now with booking with WestJet

Flight itself good .Landing at terminal3 and connections to terminal1,it is connections nightmare,specially for disable person

The seats very Uncomfortable, no meal and no entertainment for a 4Hours flight. Smooth Flight, Great Take off and landing. Superb crew!

The flight attendants were super! They created a cosy and warm flight atmosphere!

West Jet flight was cancelled and I was not notified. I found out when I tried to check in on-line. Spent 4 hours on the phone with West Jet and Just Fly trying to figure what happened.

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

Flight was delayed 3 times. Then cancelled due to pilot being timed out. They refused hotel vouchers. Gate attendants were very rude and could not help you at all.

No access to any entertainment No food other than a cookie or pretzels even tho flight was over the supper hour Seats very close together and very little leg room Staff was very good

Business class was not worth the extra charge. Overpriced for slightly larger seat. Nothing special. Small older plane.

Bad experience flying with air Canada . Seats not comfortable . Checked bag was delayed and was bought home next day by airport employee. Had to buy toiletries since bag was delayed . No compensation was even suggested . Will not fly air canada again

When I came in the front door in Montreal airport I didn't know where to go, first time traveling. Signs were not directing me.

The AC could have been better . Other than that , all was good

Every person and every experience with Air Canada was excellent. All customer service was outstanding and done pleasantly. The notifications through their App were timely and informative. This airline shines. All other airlines should take training from them.

The space for seats were uncomfortable and lack of leg room . I paid extra for more leg room. I’m not a big person.

Lack of WC assistance when returning to Toronto and my 92 year old aunt needed. To walk a fair distance with great difficulty to get to the exit and taxis. We were left without assistance after departing from the airport wagon.

The leg room was tight even after paying extra for economy comfort plus. It was difficult to move out of your seat (I was seated in a window seat). I am not a large person. I would not book the middle or window seats again.

Not happy with Air Canada’s frequent flights cancellation and delays.

Horrible, we were on a little DeHaviland 400 that was really small and shaky. I am 5' 4" and I had to duck my head to get in it felt like an old war plane.

Very bead I am going to Vancouver to toronto. Not boarding receive. Before flight ✈️ time I have to take boarding. Boarding manager asking me pay $89 . Just flight ✈️ time before I pay .after provided the Boarding pass. Flair Airlines management not good. But kayak is best application.

Not good Even after I made my booking, I was charged $90 for my boarding pass. I have collected boarding pass i pay $90 near . Flair airline not good. Without pay no boarding pass.

The flight was smooth, but the seats are not comfortable. I was not able to sleep. The sizes for the personal item and carry-on are way smaller than other airlines.

Leg room was terrible and seats very narrow. Flight was also delayed.

The worst airline experience that I ever had in my life. The fare was cheap but boy do you pay for it when it comes to baggages, carry-ons, food on board and lack of available staff at check-in. Almost every other passenger on my flight had the same complaints and experience. We all bonded discussing our displeasure. My husband and I will definitely not be traveling with Flair Airlines. We'll take anyone else.

The most uncomfortable plane I ever fly on. The seats won't even recline a little. For a 5 hrs flight at night and tired it felt like torture

Seats in 1 res are dispersed all over the plane, even child was across

Personally, I will not use this fight again. The service is poor, you have to buy even water. They don't provide anything even sneak, you have to buy. They said Personally items for 7 kg. Then they use some measurements, if you have 7kg and if it's not getting inside of their measurements, you have to pay 80$ this is robbery. I will prefer other flight then this. I am désappointement taking this airplane.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

flight was okay, no wifi, no free drinks but worst of all they lost my son's bike for four days. Customer service was nonexistent - call a number that leaves you on perpetual hold, there's no baggage folks in the baggage claims area (in vancouver). we went up to international and nobody was at ticketing, went to domestic and they had us fill out a form. they could not tell us where the bag was. Anyway, highly recommend you drop an airtag for anything that's worth more than $500. My son's bike costs a lot more than that to replace; I was on pins and needles for four days.

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