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$378+ Cheap flights to Thunder Bay

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— YQT
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

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$378
From New York to Thunder Bay
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/118:55 amEWR - YQT
1 stop6h 37mPorter Airlines
Thu 12/184:15 pmYQT - EWR
1 stop4h 55mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/26$378
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/119:55 amLGA - YQT
2 stops11h 29mPorter Airlines
Thu 12/189:30 amYQT - LGA
1 stop7h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/26$405
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/1112:45 pmLGA - YQT
1 stop6h 00mAir Canada
Thu 12/185:00 amYQT - LGA
1 stop9h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$569
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/119:45 amJFK - YQT
1 stop9h 00mAir Canada
Thu 12/185:00 amYQT - JFK
1 stop11h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 10/26$919
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 12/115:35 pmJFK - YQT
2 stops21h 40mWestJet
Thu 12/183:45 pmYQT - JFK
2 stops24h 52mWestJet
Deal found 10/26$1,161

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NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Thu 12/11

8:55 am-3:32 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/18

4:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$378

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

9:55 am-9:24 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/18

9:30 am-4:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$405

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Tue 4/7

10:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

2:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$524

NewarkThunder Bay

EWR - YQT

EWRYQT

Newark

Tue 4/7

7:45 am-6:19 pm

2 stops10h 34m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

5:00 am-10:07 am

1 stop5h 07m

$531

New YorkThunder Bay

LGA - YQT

LGAYQT

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

12:45 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-2:28 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$569

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

9:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/18

5:00 am-4:09 pm

1 stop11h 09m

$919

New YorkThunder Bay

JFK - YQT

JFKYQT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

5:35 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/18

3:45 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$1,161

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Deals found on 10/26

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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 October.
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.

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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 7 hours 28 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 $154
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

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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 October 28, 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
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

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 $62, while round-trip flights cost around $125.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Thunder Bay?

    A round-trip flight to Thunder Bay will typically cost around $217, however they can be found for as little as $125.

  • 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 47 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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