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Cheap Flights to Thunder Bay

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Thunder Bay

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 4 Oct
WestJet Logo
10:10 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.YWG  Winnipeg-YQT Thunder Bay
7h 50m1 stop Calgary
WestJet Logo
7:20 p.m. - 7:55 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YWG Winnipeg
1h 35mdirect
C$ 208WestJet
Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
WestJet Logo
4:20 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.YWG  Winnipeg-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 25mdirect
WestJet Logo
7:50 p.m. - 12:55 a.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YWG Winnipeg
6h 05m1 stop Calgary
C$ 215WestJet
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
2:30 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.YTZ  Toronto Island-YQT Thunder Bay
2h 05mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YTZ Toronto Island
2h 00mdirect
C$ 230Porter Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
10:55 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YTZ  Toronto Island-YQT Thunder Bay
2h 05mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
11:35 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YTZ Toronto Island
4h 55m1 stop Ottawa
C$ 233Porter Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Air Canada Logo
3:20 p.m. - 5:08 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 48mdirect
Air Canada Logo
6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 45mdirect
C$ 239Air Canada
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Air Canada Logo
3:20 p.m. - 5:08 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 48mdirect
Air Canada Logo
6:15 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 45mdirect
C$ 241Air Canada
Sun, 20 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 8:12 a.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 42mdirect
C$ 248Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 a.m. - 8:12 a.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 42mdirect
C$ 251Multiple Airlines
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct
Flair Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 50mdirect
Flair Airlines Logo
10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 50mdirect
C$ 255Flair Airlines
Sun, 4 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Flair Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 8:55 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-YQT Thunder Bay
1h 50mdirect
Flair Airlines Logo
10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.YQT  Thunder Bay-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
1h 50mdirect
C$ 265Flair Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Canada to Thunder Bay flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Canada to Thunder Bay with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Thunder Bay?

Winnipeg to Thunder Bay is the cheapest route at C$ 208 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Thunder Bay is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from C$ 239.

How much is a flight to Thunder Bay?

A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay costs C$ 423 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Toronto average C$ 368, while Abbotsford runs a bit higher at C$ 386.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Thunder Bay?

Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Thunder Bay at C$ 401 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at C$ 535.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Thunder Bay?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly to Thunder Bay with an average price of C$ 359 round-trip.
  • March (C$ 570) and December (C$ 470) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Morning flights to Thunder Bay are the cheapest at C$ 436 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at C$ 523.

What is a good deal for flights to Thunder Bay?

Flights under C$ 308 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Thunder Bay at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Winnipeg C$ 257
  • Toronto C$ 270
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When are flights to Thunder Bay the cheapest?

Flights to Thunder Bay are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Thunder Bay

 
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines and Air Transat

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada and WestJet

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Key details for flights to Thunder Bay

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Flights from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay

When to book flights to Thunder Bay

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Your questions about flights to Thunder Bay, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • 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 difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Thunder Bay?

    Porter Airlines operates the most flights from Canada to Thunder Bay at 40 per week, and for this route Porter Airlines is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Canada to Thunder Bay. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long are direct flights to Thunder Bay from different departure cities?

    Direct flight time to Thunder Bay varies depending on your departure city:
    • from Winnipeg: 1h 25m
    • from Sudbury: 1h 35m
    • from Toronto: 1h 48m
    • from Ottawa: 2h 18m
    • from Sault Ste Marie: 1h 15m

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Thunder Bay?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Thunder Bay are from:
    • Toronto, from C$ 230 round-trip

  • How many flights serve Thunder Bay?

    Thunder Bay receives 19 flights per day and 131 per week from across the world. Toronto has the most flights to Thunder Bay, with 56 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Thunder Bay is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Thunder Bay is around C$ 308 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Thunder Bay?

    Last-minute fares to Thunder Bay – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 28% above the average round-trip fare of C$ 423.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Thunder Bay?

Your guide to booking Thunder Bay flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Thunder Bay, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Thunder Bay, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around C$ 308 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Thunder Bay in October. Round-trip fares historically average C$ 359 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to C$ 87 per round-trip. Morning flights to Thunder Bay average C$ 436 compared to C$ 523 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Thunder Bay, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Flair Airlines includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, Porter Airlines includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, and Air Canada includes a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • 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 4 airlines flying to Thunder Bay

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Thunder Bay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 458 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
6.9Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.6Food
Airline reviews

Boarding pass counter did not open until 2 hrs before flight. We were there 3 hrs before as we like to be early ( eat, relax etc). Due to this the line up was large , thus never got through security till 15 min before boarding. Other than that, everything was great

8.0 ExcellentDarren, Jul 2026
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Boarding pass counter did not open until 2 hrs before flight. We were there 3 hrs before as we like to be early ( eat, relax etc). Due to this the line up was large , thus never got through security till 15 min before boarding. Other than that, everything was great

We were very offended Reserva check in agent in Calgary. Erroneously profiled and reprimanded for using Reserve line . Hadn't even looked at tickets. We were in fact Reserve passengers

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

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.

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

I didn’t have any food but my Prosecco hit the spot. We left on time and the crew was friendly.

I wasn’t able to book or pay for a seat and they forgot to check me in for my third flight so I spent 24 hours in Toronto waiting for another one.

I like the wider seats, Plus lots of legroom, Lacking entertainment, no tv or screen to play with

The keg from Edmonton to Toronto My wife found it very cold. Other than that great flight.

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!

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

Too squished in seats. I'm 110 lbs and 5'6....can't imagine being any bigger and flying

Original flight canceled and communicated poorly. A series of gate changes , delays and plane changes followed. Even after the entire flight boarded there was another plane changes followed. Food vouchers provided to my travel companion but not to me despite being on the same reservation. No in flight entertainment. The entire experience was terrible although the flight crew were great.

Check in agent was good, stewardess was unfriendly and certainly did not have the care of the passengers in mind Spent the whole time on her phone

Flight delay due to staff shortage. No snack or drinks served. Toilets had water collecting on the floor.

Flight was delayed due to crew/co-pilot change over delay and Pearson scheduling issue. Flight didn't leave until 20:05 which was 15 minutes before it was supposed to land in YYZ.

Because you didn't have the tarmac clear and then had to unboard a plane I missed my connecting flight to CLE. Cost me a day ... a 30 dollar hotel hamburger ... then the next day THAT flight was an hour late to arrive ...

First of all the flight departing from Deer Lake was delayed for 4 hours due to a problem with the plane. Secondly, I am 6ft 2 inches tall, which is not that tall nowadays, but I had no leg room despite having nothing under the seat in front of me. When the person in front of me reclined his seat just a little bit I could not lower my tray all of the way; it rested on my knee not in a horizontal position. Thirdly, I am tired of Air Canada not reinforcing carry on baggage sizes. On the outgoing flight from Toronto to Deer Lake we had trouble finding space in the overhead bins. Some people were putting luggage in them that were definitely larger than carry on size. Airlines should have all carry on luggage checked (using those gadgets designed for that) before one enters security perhaps at the baggage checking counters. Having it there won’t delay boarding and will put the onus on people to follow the luggage size limits.

Contacting Canada air was a disaster. I will never fly Canada air again. If you called their 1-800 number, you were told that you might have to stay on the line for two hours. That is a disgrace. You should be able to speak to a human within the first 10-15 minutes. I went over to a cluster of phones and a lot of people were on hold with Canada air for 2-3 hours. This is why I will never fly Canada air again.

Landing in Toronto, special access in Toronto not well co-ordinated !!

Our family of four were seated separated entirely from one another. We were hopeful to at least be paired up with our children in groups of two. Remember that no food is provided. You will get two beverages and a single Made Good granola bite size bar. Air Canada Bistro menu is available for purchase. Blankets, pillows, and headphones are also available for purchase.

Not great. Missed my connection flight, due to AC issue. We were sitting on the tarmac for 90 mins before taking off.

I like the free air Canada wifi and being able to watch things on there. The basic snacks are good, just wish I could have both. If I’m being really picky, the flight attendant who filled my drink, filled it half with fizz and didn’t take the second to let it go down and add more, so I got maybe half a cup of pop.

I was injured during my vacation and Air Canada accommodated me with pre boarding, and wheel chair access. Our seats were economy and we wanted to upgrade to business class, but they wouldn't let us.

First time flying with Flair. Their cabin crew was friendly and did not expect to arrive early at our destination. Great budget friendly airline.

Their "free personal" requirement is to have your bag fit in a containment frame that is way too narrow and slender than the space under the actual plane seat (the length of my vitamin water was longer than the width of the containment frame. They had personel at the gate literally designated to hounding people's bags in the zone line up, and forcing them to measure their bag again if he felt "the bag might be too big for personal item". If your bag was too big for their scamming measurement criteria you had to fork up $110 CAD for the carry on cost ($85 at the 24hr online pre-check in). Plane had no entertainment, seats did not recline, and no complimentary snacks or drinks. Unless I have a short flight with zero bags, I won't be flying Flair ever again.

Flight attendant said bye bud. Lol peak flair right there

On time flight. Reasonably comfortable seats. Disliked having to pay for refreshment and snacks.

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.

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.

The flight was safe (priority). Everything else is low-cost: too hard, delays, mediocre boarding, cost for carry-on and checked luggage.

Flair did not notify you when they changed gate number!

There was no entertainment There was no food or beverage service , not even a glass of water The plane door could not be opened upon arrival

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