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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Thunder Bay to Winnipeg flights are currently cheapest in January.

Direct flights from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg

Thunder Bay to Winnipeg: Alternative routes

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

Thunder Bay to Winnipeg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs24,187
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time1 hr, 36 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week16

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is Rs60,053. 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.
1 hour and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg.
WestJet and Westjet Encore fly direct from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg.
As of September 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg.
The cheapest month to fly from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Thunder Bay Airport to Winnipeg Airport on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 36 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 Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Porter Airlines and WestJet offer the cheapest flight tickets to Winnipeg.

Travelling from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Winnipeg is one hour behind Thunder Bay and follows the UTC-5 timezone.

  • You can choose from nine weekly Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport flights. The 05:45 departure with WestJet is the earliest available. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 16:50.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your YQT to YWG flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Getting to Winnipeg (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy with WestJet. This popular airline has direct flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with WestJet on this route.

  • WestJet is the most punctual carrier that offers YQT to YWG flights.

How to find the cheapest flights from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

  • Rs24,187 is currently the best price for a one-way Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs60,053. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from YQT to YWG, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from YQT to YWG.

  • Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

  • When it comes to Thunder Bay International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 59.73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Thunder Bay to Thunder Bay International Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YQT:

Arriving at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

Getting from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to central Winnipeg

  • The street address for YWG is 2000 Wellington Avenue.

  • From Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It takes roughly 55 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Winnipeg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

  • The warmest month in Winnipeg is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from YQT to YWG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -25ºC and -6ºC on average.

Explore more of Canada

  • Brandon is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Winnipeg. Around 209 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include The Daly House Museum, Brandon General Museum and Archive and Rock Park Community Garden.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, consider Yorkton, about 402 kilometres north-west of Winnipeg. Patrick Park, Ravine Ecological Preserve and Jackson Park are key highlights.

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