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$159+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

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— YQT
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Thunder Bay in 2025

Best flights to Thunder Bay
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Thunder Bay that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/126:40 amEWR - YQT
1 stop7h 02mPorter Airlines
Mon 2/162:25 pmYQT - EWR
1 stop6h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/11$333
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1311:30 amLGA - YQT
1 stop6h 55mAir Canada
Sat 1/177:20 pmYQT - LGA
1 stop12h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$397
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:00 pmLGA - YQT
1 stop12h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 amYQT - LGA
2 stops10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$437
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/258:55 amEWR - YQT
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sun 2/14:15 pmYQT - EWR
1 stop4h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/11$334
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:55 amLGA - YQT
2 stops11h 29mPorter Airlines
Mon 2/166:00 amYQT - LGA
2 stops10h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/11$369
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/811:05 amEWR - YQT
1 stop7h 35mAir Canada
Sat 1/105:10 amYQT - EWR
2 stops9h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$423
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2510:19 pmEWR - YQT
3 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/18:00 amYQT - EWR
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$447
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/259:55 amLGA - YQT
2 stops11h 29mPorter Airlines
Sun 2/111:50 amYQT - LGA
2 stops8h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/11$376
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/255:35 pmJFK - YQT
2 stops21h 35mWestJet
Sun 2/13:45 pmYQT - JFK
2 stops24h 51mWestJet
Deal found 12/11$917
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/88:55 amEWR - YQT
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Sat 1/102:25 pmYQT - EWR
1 stop5h 20mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/9$412
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1310:05 amJFK - YQT
2 stops13h 00mAir Canada
Sat 1/177:20 pmYQT - JFK
2 stops25h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$595
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/258:00 pmJFK - YQT
1 stop25h 30mPorter Airlines
Sun 2/16:20 amYQT - JFK
1 stop5h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/11$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/123:25 pmJFK - YQT
1 stop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/166:20 amYQT - JFK
1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$761
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/137:59 amJFK - YQT
2 stops13h 25mPorter Airlines
Sat 1/176:20 amYQT - JFK
1 stop5h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/9$549
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/89:45 amJFK - YQT
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1410:45 amYQT - JFK
3 stops11h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,223

Find flight deals to Thunder Bay

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 December 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$333

One-way from

$159
From New York to Thunder Bay
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Thunder Bay that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Thu 2/12

6:40 am-1:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Thunder Bay

Mon 2/16

2:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$333

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Sun 1/25

8:55 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Thunder Bay

Sun 2/1

4:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$334

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/12

9:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Thunder Bay

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$369

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/25

9:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Thunder Bay

Sun 2/1

11:50 am-8:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$376

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/13

11:30 am-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Thunder Bay

Sat 1/17

7:20 pm-8:07 am

1 stop12h 47m

$397

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Thu 1/8

8:55 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Thunder Bay

Sat 1/10

2:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$412

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Thu 1/8

11:05 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Thunder Bay

Sat 1/10

5:10 am-2:47 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$423

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/12

9:00 pm-9:47 am

1 stop12h 47m

Thunder Bay

Mon 2/16

6:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$437

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Sun 1/25

10:19 pm-9:30 pm

3 stops23h 11m

Thunder Bay

Sun 2/1

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$447

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/25

8:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Thunder Bay

Sun 2/1

6:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$512

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Thunder Bay in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Thunder Bay flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Thunder Bay flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Thunder Bay flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Thunder Bay flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Thunder Bay. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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 13 hours 55 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 $332
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).

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.

Read more about Air CanadaBy Jessica Macdonald
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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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 December 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines 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
397 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
397 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

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 $130, while round-trip flights cost around $130.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to Thunder Bay, Boston Logan Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 53 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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