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$356+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
ago. 26 — sep. 21
mar. 8/26
mar. 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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From California to Thunder Bay
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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 agosto 21, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/1512:25 pmSAN - YQT
1 stop18h 35mAir Canada
mar. 9/235:15 amYQT - SAN
1 stop9h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 8/21$356
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/147:30 amSFO - YQT
1 stop8h 24mWestJet
dom. 9/217:40 pmYQT - SFO
2 stops21h 17mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$397
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/147:30 amSFO - YQT
1 stop8h 24mWestJet
lun. 9/227:40 pmYQT - SFO
1 stop19h 14mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$399
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/1512:50 pmSFO - YQT
2 stops23h 05mWestJet
dom. 9/217:40 pmYQT - SFO
2 stops21h 17mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$429
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/1512:50 pmSFO - YQT
2 stops23h 05mWestJet
lun. 9/227:40 pmYQT - SFO
1 stop28h 44mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$431
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/1610:15 amSFO - YQT
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 9/227:40 pmYQT - SFO
1 stop19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$445
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/161:35 pmSAN - YQT
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/217:40 pmYQT - SAN
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$448
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/158:40 amSFO - YQT
1 stop11h 06mAir Canada
mar. 9/235:15 amYQT - SFO
1 stop10h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 8/21$453
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/227:30 amSFO - YQT
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/3010:15 amYQT - SFO
2 stops14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$459
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/152:05 pmSAN - YQT
2 stops21h 50mWestJet
dom. 9/217:40 pmYQT - SAN
1 stop20h 40mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$460
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/1412:50 pmSNA - YQT
2 stops23h 05mWestJet
lun. 9/227:40 pmYQT - SNA
1 stop19h 21mWestJet
Deal found 8/21$460
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
lun. 9/159:14 pmSNA - YQT
2 stops15h 31mAir Canada
mar. 9/2311:00 amYQT - SNA
2 stops14h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 8/21$461

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Thunder Bay that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Thunder Bay that are best for you.

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San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

mar. 9/16

12:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

Thunder Bay

mar. 9/23

5:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 16m

$356

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

lun. 9/15

12:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

Thunder Bay

mar. 9/23

5:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 16m

$356

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

mar. 9/16

12:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

Thunder Bay

dom. 9/21

5:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 16m

$356

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

lun. 9/15

12:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop18h 35m

Thunder Bay

dom. 9/21

5:15 am-11:31 am

1 stop9h 16m

$356

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

7:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Thunder Bay

dom. 9/21

7:40 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$397

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

dom. 9/14

7:30 am-6:54 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Thunder Bay

lun. 9/22

7:40 pm-11:54 am

1 stop19h 14m

$399

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

lun. 9/15

12:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Thunder Bay

dom. 9/21

7:40 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops21h 17m

$429

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

lun. 9/15

12:50 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Thunder Bay

lun. 9/22

7:40 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop28h 44m

$431

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

mar. 9/16

10:15 am-2:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Thunder Bay

lun. 9/22

7:40 pm-11:54 am

1 stop19h 14m

$445

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

mar. 9/16

1:35 pm-8:50 am

2 stops40h 15m

Thunder Bay

dom. 9/21

7:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$448

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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 24m. Fly via Air Canada or WestJet 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 San Francisco - 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 agosto 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$136Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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