Cheap Flights to Thunder Bay Airport

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Thunder Bay. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,957.
The cheapest month to fly to Thunder Bay is usually June.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Thunder Bay but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Canada. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Thunder Bay is $1,957. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Thunder Bay Airport is Monday, 2 June 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Thunder Bay is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Thunder Bay.

Flying to Thunder Bay

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,105
Cheapest month to flyMay

How to find cheap flights to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • At the moment, $1,105 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Thunder Bay International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to YQT for $1,957.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to YQT goes up or down.

  • Roughly six months before taking off is an ideal time to book tickets to Thunder Bay, where Thunder Bay International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for finding the cheapest fares.

  • Select 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Thunder Bay. Doing this will give you more choices for where you take off and touch down, along with different fares.

  • Consider taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are often cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Best time to go to Thunder Bay

  • You can typically board the cheapest flight to Thunder Bay in May.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to YQT.

  • Travel to Thunder Bay in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to YQT, but also when tickets can be more expensive.

  • Travel in April if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Thunder Bay are typically cheaper.

  • With averages of between 11ºC and 24ºC, July is when Thunder Bay is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.

  • January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around -21ºC to -5ºC.

Flying to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): what you need to know

Getting to central Thunder Bay from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • YQT is located about 6 kilometres from central Thunder Bay.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 10 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to YQT.

  • Expect the trip to take about 15 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you'd love to stay near all the action in Thunder Bay, book one of these comfortable hotels:

Thunder Bay highlights

Terry Fox Monument

  • Around 13 kilometres north-east of the city centre, this top sight deserves a place on your to-do list. Start your adventure here after your flight to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Fort William Historical Park

  • Visit Fort William Historical Park and you'll be checking off one of the main attractions in Thunder Bay. It's about 10 kilometres south-west of the centre.

Amethyst Mine Panorama

  • From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.48 kilometres north-east. It's also a great addition to any Thunder Bay visit.

Complete your trip with a Thunder Bay car hire

  • Pick one of our car rentals in Thunder Bay and visit the sights at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.