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Flights from Thunder Bay to Vancouver

There are no direct flights from Thunder Bay to Vancouver. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Winnipeg, about 5h 05m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 05m
YQTYVRYYC

Thunder Bay to Vancouver at a glance

Fastest journey5h 05mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Winnipeg

Best ways to fly from Thunder Bay to Vancouver

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 Calgary (YYC) YVR
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet
Sun20:30 YQT21:19 YYC0h 56m connection22:15 YYC22:35 YVRWestJet
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 05m
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YQT Winnipeg (YWG) YVR
Leg 1: WestJet Encore, Calm Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet
Wed11:00 YQT11:19 YWG3h 56m connection15:15 YWG16:04 YVRWestJet Encore + WestJet
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 04m
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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
2,461 km1,528 miles
Journey time
5h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hVancouver vs Thunder Bay
Currency in Vancouver
CAD
Airports
YQT → YVR

Flights from Thunder Bay to Vancouver: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thunder Bay to Vancouver?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary and Winnipeg. 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 Vancouver?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,461 km.
Where do you change planes between Thunder Bay and Vancouver?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC) and Winnipeg (YWG). WestJet flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thunder Bay and Vancouver?
Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Vancouver: Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Thunder Bay.

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