How far do most flights from Thunder Bay go?

Historically, the majority of flights from Thunder Bay are long-haul, accounting for approximately 78% of all routes in the trailing 90 days. Short-haul flights represent about 16% of the routes. Medium-haul flights make up a smaller portion, typically around 6% of the total.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Thunder Bay?

Historically, Canada has offered some of the most affordable flight destinations from Thunder Bay. For instance, Comox in Canada typically has a median price of $240 CAD. For international travel, the United States, with destinations like Phoenix, has a median price of $416 CAD. The United Kingdom, with destinations such as London, typically sees median prices around $500 CAD, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Thunder Bay at their lowest price?

Historically, December has been the cheapest month to fly from Thunder Bay, with an average price of $633 USD. This represents a potential savings of 26% compared to the annual median average price of $851 USD. July is typically the second cheapest month, with average prices around $700 USD.

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YQT
Winnipeg
Canada • 2026-09-21
74% AI deal score
CA$124
CA$73
One-way
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Calgary
Canada • 2026-09-21
72% AI deal score
CA$169
CA$114
One-way
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Toronto
Canada • 2026-10-15
81% AI deal score
CA$247
CA$115
One-way
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Toronto
Canada • 2026-10-15
78% AI deal score
CA$275
CA$115
One-way
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Regina
Canada • 2026-09-21
79% AI deal score
CA$285
CA$116
One-way
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Saskatoon
Canada • 2026-09-21
82% AI deal score
CA$313
CA$155
One-way
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Kelowna
Canada • 2026-09-25
84% AI deal score
CA$300
CA$156
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Abbotsford
Canada • 2026-10-02
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CA$293
CA$169
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Montreal
Canada • 2026-09-25
78% AI deal score
CA$293
CA$173
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Ottawa
Canada • 2026-10-25
46% AI deal score
CA$159
CA$188
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Flights from Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Thunder Bay

Travelers departing from Thunder Bay can reach 135 unique cities, with the vast majority of recent fares, 93%, being to destinations within Canada. Other notable countries for recent fares include the United States at 4% and Mexico at 2%. This indicates a strong focus on domestic travel, though international options are available.

For those seeking cheap flights from Thunder Bay, right now the most affordable fares start at $192 CAD for a roundtrip to Winnipeg, Canada. You can also find flights to Toronto, Canada for as low as $239 CAD (YYZ) and $249 CAD (YTZ), offering competitive pricing for these popular Canadian cities.

The most frequently discounted destination from Thunder Bay over the last 90 days is Toronto, Canada. Following closely in popularity is Winnipeg, Canada, and for international travel, London, United Kingdom also appears frequently in recent fares.

When flying from Thunder Bay, you will find that 21% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that connecting flights are the dominant option for most routes from this origin.

Regarding flight distances, about 78% of routes from Thunder Bay are long-haul, indicating a prevalence of longer-distance journeys. Medium-haul flights account for 6% of routes, while short-haul trips make up 16% of the flight mix.

Most popular airlines from Thunder Bay

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Air Transat

Sunwing Airlines

Flair Airlines

Canadian North

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Thunder Bay soon

Fri, Sep 4

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YQT - Paris

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Paris (CDG)

United Airlines

CA$1,411

CA$976

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Dubai

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Dubai (DXB)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,134

CA$1,779

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Kochi

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Kochi (COK)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,469

CA$2,100

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Hanoi

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Hanoi (HAN)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,303

CA$1,937

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Bengaluru

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,240

CA$2,022

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Milan

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Milan (MXP)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,555

CA$1,286

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Thunder Bay

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Jan 2027

from

CA$912

Amman

TOP

Jordan • May 2027

from

CA$1,481

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Aug 2026

from

CA$951

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Dec 2026

from

CA$426

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

CA$900

Lagos

TOP

Nigeria • Sep 2026

from

CA$1,575

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Thunder Bay

-36%

YQT - Amman

CA$2,302 → CA$1,481

-56%

YQT - Bridgetown

CA$1,155 → CA$508

-29%

YQT - Lagos

CA$2,207 → CA$1,575

-36%

YQT - Amsterdam

CA$1,482 → CA$951

Popular Airports from Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Fri

The best days to find deals from YQT are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with fares from $31.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$97 direct / ~$192 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from Thunder Bay are to Canadian cities like Winnipeg and Toronto.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines

Domestic and regional airlines offer the most routes from Thunder Bay.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best for flights from YQT.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

April tends to have lower prices for flights from Thunder Bay.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Winnipeg

Flights from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg currently start at C$97.

Thunder Bay main airports to depart from

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

Thunder Bay International is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Thunder Bay and the surrounding region.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$171

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Sault Ste. Marie is a primary domestic alternative for travelers seeking Canadian connections within the same province.

📍 ~414 km from Thunder Bay (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$331

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Cancún

Mexico • Dec 2026

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Montego Bay

Jamaica • Nov 2026

87% AI deal score

$1,382

$933

Save $449

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Santiago de Chile

Chile • Sep 2026

81% AI deal score

$2,771

$2,434

Save $337

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Kauai

United States • Sep 2026

79% AI deal score

$2,570

$2,421

Save $149

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Peru • Oct 2026

72% AI deal score

$2,197

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Booking Flights from Thunder Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Thunder Bay have offered flights for less than $400 CAD. For example, flights to Comox typically have a median price of $240 CAD, and Nanaimo flights are around $265 CAD. Other affordable options include Calgary at a median of $273 CAD and Penticton at $293 CAD. Toronto also frequently features flights with a median price of $293 CAD, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

In the trailing 90 days, flights from Thunder Bay have reached 135 unique cities. These destinations span 27 different countries. The vast majority of these flights, approximately 93%, are within Canada. The United States accounts for about 4% of destinations, with Mexico making up another 2%.

Across the trailing quarter, the most frequently served routes from Thunder Bay include destinations such as Toronto in Canada. Another popular route is to Winnipeg, also located in Canada. Additionally, London in the United Kingdom has historically been one of the busiest routes from Thunder Bay.

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Flights from Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Thunder Bay

When flying from Thunder Bay, you will find that 21% of recent fares are for direct flights. This means that connecting flights are the dominant option for most routes from this origin.

Most popular airlines from Thunder Bay

Air Canada

WestJet

Porter Airlines

Air Transat

Sunwing Airlines

Flair Airlines

Canadian North

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Thunder Bay soon

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Paris

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Paris (CDG)

United Airlines

CA$1,411

CA$976

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Dubai

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Dubai (DXB)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,134

CA$1,779

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Kochi

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Kochi (COK)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,469

CA$2,100

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Hanoi

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Hanoi (HAN)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,303

CA$1,937

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Bengaluru

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Bengaluru (BLR)

Porter Airlines

CA$2,240

CA$2,022

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YQT - Milan

Thunder Bay (YQT) - Milan (MXP)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,555

CA$1,286

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Thunder Bay

Lisbon

TOP

Portugal • Jan 2027

from

CA$912

Amman

TOP

Jordan • May 2027

from

CA$1,481

Amsterdam

TOP

Netherlands • Aug 2026

from

CA$951

Cancún

TOP

Mexico • Dec 2026

from

CA$426

Paris

TOP

France • Oct 2026

from

CA$900

Lagos

TOP

Nigeria • Sep 2026

from

CA$1,575

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Thunder Bay

-36%

YQT - Amman

CA$2,302 → CA$1,481

-56%

YQT - Bridgetown

CA$1,155 → CA$508

-29%

YQT - Lagos

CA$2,207 → CA$1,575

-36%

YQT - Amsterdam

CA$1,482 → CA$951

Popular Airports from Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Wed - Fri

The best days to find deals from YQT are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with fares from $31.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$97 direct / ~$192 roundtrip

Cheapest deals from Thunder Bay are to Canadian cities like Winnipeg and Toronto.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines

Domestic and regional airlines offer the most routes from Thunder Bay.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is often the best for flights from YQT.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Apr

April tends to have lower prices for flights from Thunder Bay.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Winnipeg

Flights from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg currently start at C$97.

Thunder Bay main airports to depart from

Thunder Bay International (YQT)

Cheapest

Thunder Bay International is ideal for travelers seeking flights from Thunder Bay and the surrounding region.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$171

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Sault Ste. Marie (YAM)

Sault Ste. Marie is a primary domestic alternative for travelers seeking Canadian connections within the same province.

Peru • Oct 2026

72% AI deal score

$2,197

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Thunder Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Thunder Bay

Today’s best flight deals from Thunder Bay

Flights from Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Thunder Bay

Most popular airlines from Thunder Bay

Last-minute flights going from Thunder Bay soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Thunder Bay

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Thunder Bay

Popular Airports from Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay airport insights

Tue - Wed - Fri

From ~$97 direct / ~$192 roundtrip

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to Winnipeg

Thunder Bay main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Thunder Bay

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Booking Flights from Thunder Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Thunder Bay for less than 400 CAD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Thunder Bay?

Which routes from Thunder Bay are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Thunder Bay go?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Thunder Bay?

When are flights from Thunder Bay at their lowest price?

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Flights from Thunder Bay: Overview

Insights for flights from Thunder Bay

Most popular airlines from Thunder Bay

Last-minute flights going from Thunder Bay soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Thunder Bay

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Thunder Bay

Popular Airports from Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay airport insights

Tue - Wed - Fri

From ~$97 direct / ~$192 roundtrip

Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines

8+ months in advance

Apr

Watch fares to Winnipeg

Thunder Bay main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Thunder Bay used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Thunder Bay

Best Elite deals from Thunder Bay

Cancún

Montego Bay

Santiago de Chile

Kauai

Lima

Booking Flights from Thunder Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find flights from Thunder Bay for less than 400 CAD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Thunder Bay?

Which routes from Thunder Bay are the most popular?

How far do most flights from Thunder Bay go?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Thunder Bay?

When are flights from Thunder Bay at their lowest price?

Explore More Destinations from Thunder Bay

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