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$240+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on julio 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333

One-way from

$240
From New York to Thunder Bay
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vie. 9/127:40 pmEWR - YQT
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/1810:15 amYQT - EWR
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$333
vie. 9/125:30 pmLGA - YQT
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/1810:15 amYQT - LGA
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$341
mié. 9/107:50 amEWR - YQT
1 stop7h 46mPorter Airlines
mié. 9/177:40 amYQT - EWR
1 stop6h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/26$369
mié. 9/109:55 amLGA - YQT
2 stops10h 55mPorter Airlines
mié. 9/1710:20 amYQT - LGA
1 stop6h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/26$393
mié. 9/1010:30 amJFK - YQT
1 stop5h 15mAir Canada
mié. 9/175:00 pmYQT - JFK
1 stop5h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$443
jue. 8/711:00 amEWR - YQT
1 stop4h 48mAir Canada
jue. 8/1411:10 amYQT - EWR
1 stop4h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$547
jue. 8/78:35 amLGA - YQT
1 stop7h 13mAir Canada
jue. 8/1411:10 amYQT - LGA
1 stop6h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/27$607
vie. 9/128:35 amLGA - YQT
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
jue. 9/1811:00 amYQT - LGA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$650
vie. 9/1210:30 amJFK - YQT
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
jue. 9/185:00 pmYQT - JFK
1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$664
mié. 9/105:30 pmJFK - YQT
1 stop25h 24mWestJet
mié. 9/173:25 pmYQT - JFK
2 stops25h 07mWestJet
Deal found 7/26$969
mié. 9/101:59 pmLGA - YQT
2 stops28h 55mWestJet
mié. 9/173:25 pmYQT - LGA
2 stops8h 19mWestJet
Deal found 7/26$1,129

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Price

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

vie. 9/12

7:40 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 10m

Thunder Bay

jue. 9/18

10:15 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$333

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

vie. 9/12

5:30 pm-8:50 am

1 stop15h 20m

Thunder Bay

jue. 9/18

10:15 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$341

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

mié. 9/10

7:50 am-3:36 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Thunder Bay

mié. 9/17

7:40 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$369

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

mié. 9/10

9:55 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Thunder Bay

mié. 9/17

10:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$393

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/10

10:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Thunder Bay

mié. 9/17

5:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$443

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

jue. 8/7

11:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Thunder Bay

jue. 8/14

11:10 am-3:57 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$547

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

jue. 8/7

8:35 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Thunder Bay

jue. 8/14

11:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$607

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

vie. 9/12

8:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Thunder Bay

jue. 9/18

11:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$650

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

vie. 9/12

10:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Thunder Bay

jue. 9/18

5:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$664

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 9/10

5:30 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop25h 24m

Thunder Bay

mié. 9/17

3:25 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops25h 07m

$969

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The best insider tips for flights to Thunder Bay

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Thunder Bay trip
Airlines
Air Canada

Preferred Seats offer up to four extra inches of space, ideal for taller travelers.


Air Canada provides complimentary meals for Premium Economy and Business Class on US flights.

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Porter Airlines

PorterReserve offers 36-inch legroom and premium snacks, ideal for a comfortable journey.


Porter provides free Wi-Fi and streaming entertainment on long-haul flights for personal devices.

Read more about Porter Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
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Best time to book a flight to Thunder Bay

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Thunder Bay

How long is the flight to Thunder Bay?

On average, a flight from New York to Thunder Bay takes 4 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Thunder Bay from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airline flying from New York to Thunder Bay is Porter Airlines.

Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines
From $202
Air Canada
Air Canada
From $136

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thunder Bay?

The cheapest airline flying from New York to Thunder Bay is Porter Airlines.

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 0.4 - 3.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Thunder Bay when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.8 F).

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 julio 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet to Canada have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,968 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,813 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
316 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

FAQs about flying to Thunder Bay

Best Time to Fly to Thunder Bay, Canada

Canadian summertime usually lasts from June to August/early September, and whilst this is a beautiful destination to enjoy in the sunshine, it can also be quite costly at this time. Schools have their summer vacation during these months, meaning the cost of flights and accommodation will most likely increase due to the influx of tourists. April, May and September are much more favourable months in terms of weather and overall cost, but remember that Thunder Bay is also host to a number of winter sport and skiing events during the colder months, with many tour operators offering exclusive winter deals.

Getting around Thunder Bay, Canada

Thunder Bay isn’t ideally traveled on foot. In fact, many of the national parks are best reached with a convenient car rental so you can travel at your own pace. Whilst in the city, however, visitors should take advantage of the transit bus service that can take you across the region for a small fee.

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

    If you book a flight to Thunder Bay, you will be flying into Thunder Bay, which is the city’s only airport. Thunder Bay (YQT) is located 3.5 mi from the center of Thunder Bay.

  • 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, Air Canada 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 $48, while round-trip flights cost around $60.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Thunder Bay, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 40 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 mi away from Thunder Bay).

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