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$158+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YQT
Apr 7 — Apr 141
Mon 4/7
Mon 4/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Thunder Bay

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Round-trip from

$320
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$158
(oojo)
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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 April 2, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 7/246:05 pmSFO - YQT
1 stop21h 50mWestJet
Mon 8/47:40 pmYQT - SFO
1 stop19h 16mWestJet
Deal found 4/2$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 7/2312:20 amSFO - YQT
2 stops19h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/45:15 amYQT - SFO
2 stops18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$457

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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

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Thu 7/24

6:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Thunder Bay

Mon 8/4

7:40 pm-11:56 am

1 stop19h 16m

$293

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

12:20 am-10:48 pm

2 stops19h 28m

Thunder Bay

Mon 8/4

5:15 am-8:23 pm

2 stops18h 08m

$457

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Tue 7/1

2:05 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$158

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

6:05 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops17h 44m

$159

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Tue 7/1

1:50 pm-10:08 am

2 stops17h 18m

$160

San DiegoThunder Bay

SAN - YQT

SANYQT

San Diego

Tue 7/1

11:58 am-3:43 pm

3 stops24h 45m

$165

San FranciscoThunder Bay

SFO - YQT

SFOYQT

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

6:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$271

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Deals found on 4/2

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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 April 2, 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 April 2, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,789 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,022 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,616 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, 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 San Francisco - Thunder Bay. You may also consider San Diego - Thunder Bay or Ontario - 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$136Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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