YOW - YQT

C$ 235 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay departing on 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 368
Typical prices: C$ 535-C$ 428
Porter Airlines
Fri 5/6Sun 7/6
YOW - YQT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 421
Typical prices: C$ 552-C$ 439
Porter Airlines
Fri 5/6Sun 7/6
YOW - YQT • Direct
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Porter Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 368 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Top layover airports
Toronto (YTZ)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 493 (round-trip)
Toronto (YTZ)
Shortest trip • 4h 06m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (YOW-YQT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
3h 50m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
11h 40m
2 stops
C$ 368Porter Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
3h 50m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
11h 40m
2 stops
C$ 376Porter Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.
YOW
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YQT
2h 23mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
11h 40m
2 stops
C$ 383Porter Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.
YOW
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YQT
14h 30m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 414Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.
YOW
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YQT
2h 23mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 421Porter Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
6h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.
YQT
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YOW
14h 10m
1 stop
C$ 423Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
3h 50m
1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
5:15 p.m. - 9:44 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
4h 29m
1 stop
C$ 428Porter Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
6h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
YQT
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YOW
2h 10mdirect
C$ 429Multiple Airlines
Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
WestJet Logo
12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
YOW
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YQT
6h 20m
1 stop
WestJet Logo
7:50 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YQT
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YOW
9h 45m
1 stop
C$ 430WestJet
Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:53 a.m.
YOW
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YQT
2h 23mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YQT
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YOW
9h 45m
1 stop
C$ 433Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Thunder Bay, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is September, where tickets cost C$ 396 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 862 and C$ 598 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at C$ 489 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 235
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 69% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

When to book flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Thunder Bay based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay was C$ 235 for a one-way ticket and C$ 368 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    There are direct flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Thunder Bay from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Thunder Bay with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Thunder Bay from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 290 or less one-way and C$ 565 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Thunder Bay Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Monday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Thursday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Friday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Saturday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Sunday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

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Direct returns

Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Monday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Thursday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Friday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Saturday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Sunday

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Thunder Bay? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 432 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
8.0Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

There was No Flight. Both Kayak and Porter refused to honor my booking. I was asked for an additional 1,300 $ CAD to keep the flight. After several emails to both Kayak and Porter I was ignored. I had to cancel my March spring break plans, dog kennel and hotel. I had to re-book another vacation to Nassau in January w Expedia. I had to re-book a new vacation for spring break. Porter and Kayak both blamed each other and would not work together to fix this. Not cool.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2026
NAS - YOW
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There was No Flight. Both Kayak and Porter refused to honor my booking. I was asked for an additional 1,300 $ CAD to keep the flight. After several emails to both Kayak and Porter I was ignored. I had to cancel my March spring break plans, dog kennel and hotel. I had to re-book another vacation to Nassau in January w Expedia. I had to re-book a new vacation for spring break. Porter and Kayak both blamed each other and would not work together to fix this. Not cool.

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The flight was a little delayed but check in was easy and boarding was quick. Luggage was quickly available and everything worked great.

The flight booking code given by Kayak was not the correct one used by the airline. I had to call to get the correct one. It was never sent to me. Totally unacceptable!

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

Much roomer than air Canada! Great flight for the price. No complaints

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

As a first time flyer with Porter I was happy with the service and comfort of the airline.

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Other than wifi no on board entertainment. Will use them again, roomier seats than other airlines and snacks and beverages, better than average

Everything you need to know for your flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Ottawa (YOW)
Thunder Bay (YQT)