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$286+ Cheap flights from California to Thunder Bay (YQT)

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
Nov 12 — Nov 191
Wed 11/12
Wed 11/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$690
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 13, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/1312:00 pmSFO - YQT
1 stop8h 05mAir Canada
Thu 11/205:00 amYQT - SFO
1 stop8h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 10/12$286
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/136:00 pmSFO - YQT
3 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/207:35 pmYQT - SFO
2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$399

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Thunder Bay that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Thunder Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Thunder Bay

Thu 11/20

5:00 am-10:54 am

1 stop8h 54m

$286

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

6:00 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops18h 15m

Thunder Bay

Thu 11/20

7:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 45m

$399

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

7:35 am-10:54 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

11:05 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$410

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Tue 4/7

1:10 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 39m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

7:35 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops24h 49m

$586

Santa AnaThunder Bay

SNA - YQT

SNAYQT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/7

12:25 pm-9:49 am

2 stops18h 24m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

7:35 pm-11:12 am

2 stops18h 37m

$643

Santa AnaThunder Bay

SNA - YQT

SNAYQT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

5:00 am-9:15 am

3 stops31h 15m

$784

OntarioThunder Bay

ONT - YQT

ONTYQT

Ontario

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops12h 54m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

5:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$800

OntarioThunder Bay

ONT - YQT

ONTYQT

Ontario

Tue 4/7

5:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops14h 54m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

5:00 am-3:18 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$994

BurbankThunder Bay

BUR - YQT

BURYQT

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 4/7

1:15 pm-9:49 am

2 stops17h 34m

Thunder Bay

Wed 4/8

7:35 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,044

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Deals found on 10/12

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to YQT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Thunder Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Thunder Bay in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

    Thunder Bay (YQT), located 3.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Thunder Bay.

  • How long is the flight from California to Thunder Bay?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Thunder Bay in 8h 05m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1809 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Thunder Bay?

    The most popular route from California to Thunder Bay is San Diego - Thunder Bay. You may also consider Los Angeles - Thunder Bay or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Thunder Bay.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Thunder Bay that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Thunder Bay flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Thunder Bay?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Thunder Bay.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Thunder Bay?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Thunder Bay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from California to Thunder Bay

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Thunder Bay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$136Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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