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$149+ 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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$323
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$183
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from California to Thunder Bay
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/237:00 amLAX - YQT
1 stop8h 55mWestJet
Thu 6/267:40 pmYQT - LAX
1 stop29h 07mWestJet
Deal found 4/30$323
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:05 pmSFO - YQT
2 stops17h 44mWestJet
Mon 6/307:40 pmYQT - SFO
1 stop19h 25mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 8/39:10 pmSFO - YQT
2 stops15h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/95:15 amYQT - SFO
2 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$390
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 6/2311:37 pmLAX - YQT
2 stops20h 11mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/265:15 amYQT - LAX
2 stops18h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$390
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 6/236:41 pmONT - YQT
2 stops12h 22mAir Canada
Thu 6/265:15 amYQT - ONT
2 stops10h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,564

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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

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

7:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Thunder Bay

Thu 6/26

7:40 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop29h 07m

$323

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Thu 6/26

6:05 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops17h 44m

Thunder Bay

Mon 6/30

7:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$374

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

9:10 pm-3:43 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Thunder Bay

Sat 8/9

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$390

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

11:37 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Thunder Bay

Thu 6/26

5:15 am-8:47 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$390

OntarioThunder Bay

ONT - YQT

ONTYQT

Ontario

Mon 6/23

6:41 pm-10:03 am

2 stops12h 22m

Thunder Bay

Thu 6/26

5:15 am-12:32 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$1,564

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

7:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$149

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Sat 7/26

9:55 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 13m

$167

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Fri 7/25

12:08 am-3:43 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$177

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

1:10 pm-8:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

$183

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Tue 7/1

2:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$186

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Best time to book a flight from California to Thunder Bay

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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 May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Thunder Bay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and WestJet from California to Thunder Bay have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Thunder Bay one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $186. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from California to Thunder Bay for a low price.

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

    The most popular route from California to Thunder Bay is Ontario - Thunder Bay. You may also consider Los Angeles - Thunder Bay or San Francisco - 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$136Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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