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Thunder Bay.£155 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with WestJet and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Wed, 28 Jan, arriving in Thunder Bay.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Thunder Bay on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From £155, select.
Thunder Bay.£192 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr, returning Sat, 11 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Thunder Bay.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Thunder Bay on Sat, 11 Apr, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From £192, select.
Thunder Bay.£333 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Thu, 8 Jan.Return flight with Flair Airlines and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Flair Airlines, departs from Calgary on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Thunder Bay.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Thunder Bay on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From £333, select.
Thunder Bay.£337 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Dec, returning Sat, 3 Jan.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Calgary on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in Thunder Bay.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Thunder Bay on Sat, 3 Jan, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.
Thunder Bay.£456 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Dec, returning Wed, 24 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Calgary on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Thunder Bay.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Thunder Bay on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Calgary.Price includes taxes and charges.From £456, select.
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Cheapest deal£155
Cheapest monthJanuary
Average flight duration2 hours and 39 minutes
Most popular airlineWestJet

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Direct flights from Calgary to Thunder Bay

Calgary to Thunder Bay: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Calgary to Thunder Bay below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Thunder Bay.

Finding cheap flights from Calgary to Thunder Bay: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Calgary to Thunder Bay is £155. 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.
2 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Calgary to Thunder Bay.
Delta and WestJet fly direct from Calgary to Thunder Bay.
As of December 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from Calgary to Thunder Bay.
The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Thunder Bay is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Calgary Airport to Thunder Bay Airport on Wednesday, 28 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
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.
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, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Thunder Bay.

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

  • The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.

  • Leave enough time to catch your YYC to YQT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • WestJet offers direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Thunder Bay — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.

  • WestJet is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • £85 is the best price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport flight. Return flights start from £155. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Score cheap tickets from YYC to YQT by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from YYC to YQT.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport.

Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)

  • You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, data shows 65.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near YYC. Whether you have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

Arriving at Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • If you're coming in on a late Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YQT:

  • Grab a Thunder Bay International Airport rental car and discover Thunder Bay and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Budget and National are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Thunder Bay International Airport around three weeks before your trip.

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

  • Thunder Bay International Airport is roughly 4 miles from the centre of Thunder Bay. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.

  • It takes around 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Thunder Bay. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • When reserving your flight from Calgary International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Thunder Bay, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from YYC to YQT in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC (-6ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) on average.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Thunder Bay, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 250 miles north-west to Kenora to check off its top sights. From Legacy Tours to Harvest Kenora's Homerun Gardens and Garrow Park, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Dryden is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 190 miles north-west of Thunder Bay. No journey is complete without seeing Blue Lake Provincial Park, Aaron Provincial Park and Johnston's Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Calgary to Thunder Bay

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