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Flights from Thunder Bay to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Thunder Bay to San Francisco. The fastest way is one stop via Toronto or Calgary, about 7h 40m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 47m
YQTSFOYYZ

Thunder Bay to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey6h 47mVia Toronto, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Calgary

Best ways to fly from Thunder Bay to San Francisco

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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YQT Toronto (YYZ) SFO
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines
Mon18:30 YQT20:00 YYZ0h 45m connection20:45 YYZ23:10 SFOAir Canada
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 40m
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YQT Calgary (YYC) SFO
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: United Airlines, WestJet
One airline, one ticket ~6h 47m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,912 km1,808 miles
Journey time
6h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSan Francisco vs Thunder Bay
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
YQT → SFO

Flights from Thunder Bay to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thunder Bay to San Francisco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto and Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Thunder Bay to San Francisco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,912 km.
Where do you change planes between Thunder Bay and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ) and Calgary (YYC). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thunder Bay and San Francisco?
Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 3 hours behind Thunder Bay.

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