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— YQT
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Tue 11/24
Tue 12/1
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Flights to Thunder Bay in 2026

Cheapest flights to Thunder Bay

Fri 10/309:40 am -
1 stop13h 14m
Wed 11/49:55 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 10/23$858
Fri 10/307:55 pm -
1 stop14h 16m
Wed 11/45:10 pm -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 10/23$859
Fri 10/304:25 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
Wed 11/411:20 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 10/22$876
Fri 10/305:25 pm -
2 stops19h 24m
Wed 11/41:30 pm -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 10/21$890
Mon 10/262:55 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Wed 10/2811:20 am -
1 stop7h 43m
Deal found 10/23$952
Mon 10/264:25 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
Wed 10/285:00 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Deal found 10/23$960
Thu 10/224:25 pm -
1 stop24h 10m
Sat 10/246:00 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Deal found 10/20$963

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EWR Newark - YQT Thunder Bay

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Newark

Fri 10/30

5:25 pm-12:49 pm

2 stops19h 24m

Thunder Bay

Wed 11/4

1:30 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$890
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NewarkThunder Bay

EWR Newark - YQT Thunder Bay

EWRYQT

Newark

Fri 10/30

11:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Thunder Bay

Wed 11/4

5:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$898

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub 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 FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Thunder Bay flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub 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), FlightHub 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 13 hours 27 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.

Air Canada
Air Canada
From $450
Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines
From $373

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

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

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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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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, Porter Airlines 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 $86, while round-trip flights cost around $91.

  • 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 49 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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