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$161+ Cheap flights from California to Thunder Bay (YQT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

Cheapest flights from California to Thunder Bay
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This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:35 amLAX - YQT
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amYQT - LAX
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$836
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.
Thu 12/257:45 amLAX - YQT
1 stop8h 00mAir Canada
Sat 1/37:20 pmYQT - LAX
1 stop18h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 12/10$1,128
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:15 pmSNA - YQT
2 stops22h 00mWestJet
Sat 1/33:45 pmYQT - SNA
2 stops24h 40mWestJet
Deal found 12/10$2,158
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 12/255:05 amONT - YQT
2 stops10h 40mAir Canada
Sat 1/35:10 amYQT - ONT
2 stops10h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 12/9$2,550

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

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California

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Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:30 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Thunder Bay

Mon 1/26

5:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$386

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

7:45 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Thunder Bay

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-10:32 am

1 stop8h 32m

$387

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/25

5:00 am-5:19 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$498

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:40 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Thunder Bay

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop9h 53m

$515

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/25

5:00 am-1:30 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$535

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:35 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Thunder Bay

Tue 2/3

3:45 pm-11:47 am

2 stops23h 02m

$557

Santa AnaThunder Bay

SNA - YQT

SNAYQT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

10:51 am-10:05 am

2 stops20h 14m

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/11

8:30 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops28h 54m

$679

Santa AnaThunder Bay

SNA - YQT

SNAYQT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

6:25 pm-6:25 pm

3 stops21h 00m

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/11

5:00 am-5:28 pm

2 stops15h 28m

$680

BurbankThunder Bay

BUR - YQT

BURYQT

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 1/31

1:57 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops30h 08m

Thunder Bay

Tue 2/3

5:00 am-12:08 pm

2 stops34h 08m

$788

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

11:35 am-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Thunder Bay

Sat 1/3

5:10 am-10:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

$836

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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 December 10, 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Thunder Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Thunder Bay. You may also consider Los Angeles - Thunder Bay or San Diego - 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 December 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$136Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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