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$236+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

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 July 22, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
-
YQT
2 stops9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/96:30 am
YQT
-
SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$318
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/196:00 am
SFO
-
YQT
2 stops9h 45m
WestJet
Wed 8/267:50 pm
YQT
-
SFO
1 stop19h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$375
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 9/96:00 am
SFO
-
YQT
2 stops9h 45m
WestJet
Sun 9/207:50 pm
YQT
-
SFO
1 stop19h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$395
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/166:00 am
SFO
-
YQT
2 stops9h 45m
WestJet
Thu 8/207:50 pm
YQT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 7/21$396
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/26:00 am
SFO
-
YQT
2 stops33h 45m
WestJet
Wed 9/911:00 am
YQT
-
SFO
2 stops13h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/19$398
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Fri 10/27:00 am
SAN
-
YQT
2 stops12h 48m
Air Canada
Sat 10/35:15 am
YQT
-
SAN
1 stop10h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/18$444
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 8/248:15 am
LAX
-
YQT
2 stops12h 14m
Air Canada
Thu 8/275:10 am
YQT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/18$454
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:05 pm
LAX
-
YQT
2 stops21h 40m
WestJet
Thu 8/277:20 pm
YQT
-
LAX
2 stops23h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 7/19$486
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/235:07 pm
SNA
-
YQT
2 stops22h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/297:50 pm
YQT
-
SNA
1 stop24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$509
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/236:02 pm
LAX
-
YQT
2 stops21h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/297:50 pm
YQT
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/19$528
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/43:10 pm
SNA
-
YQT
2 stops23h 19m
United Airlines
Fri 9/115:05 am
YQT
-
SNA
2 stops15h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$538
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sun 8/235:50 pm
SNA
-
YQT
1 stop22h 10m
WestJet
Sat 8/297:50 pm
YQT
-
SNA
1 stop24h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 7/19$556

Find flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

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$318
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One-way from

$236
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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 July 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Thunder Bay that are best for you.

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Price

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San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Wed 9/9

6:30 am-12:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$318

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Wed 8/26

7:50 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$375

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Thu 8/20

7:20 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$400

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Thunder Bay

Sun 9/20

7:20 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$428

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops12h 48m

Thunder Bay

Sat 10/3

5:15 am-12:16 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$444

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

8:15 am-11:29 pm

2 stops12h 14m

Thunder Bay

Thu 8/27

5:10 am-10:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$454

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop10h 00m

Thunder Bay

Mon 9/7

7:20 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$469

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

6:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Thunder Bay

Thu 8/27

7:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$489

Los AngelesThunder Bay

LAX - YQT

LAXYQT

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

6:02 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops21h 58m

Thunder Bay

Sat 8/29

7:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$528

Santa AnaThunder Bay

SNA - YQT

SNAYQT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/4

3:10 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops23h 19m

Thunder Bay

Fri 9/11

5:05 am-5:29 pm

2 stops15h 24m

$538

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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 9h 45m. Fly via WestJet, 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 Los Angeles - Thunder Bay. You may also consider San Francisco - 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 July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$365Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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