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C$ 128 Find cheap flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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Cheap flight deals from Thunder Bay to Ottawa (YQT-YOW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa 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.
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12:50 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.YQT-YOW
2h 18mdirect
9:50 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.YOW-YQT
2h 22mdirect
C$ 335Porter Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
12:50 p.m. - 3:08 p.m.YQT-YOW
2h 18mdirect
8:50 a.m. - 3:29 p.m.YOW-YQT
6h 39m1 stop
C$ 340Porter Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
7:45 a.m. - 10:03 a.m.YQT-YOW
2h 18mdirect
7:05 p.m. - 9:27 p.m.YOW-YQT
2h 22mdirect
C$ 345Porter Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Mon, 15 Jul
4:10 p.m. - 9:54 p.m.YQT-YOW
5h 44m1 stop
7:10 a.m. - 11:19 a.m.YOW-YQT
4h 09m1 stop
C$ 346Porter Airlines
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Fri, 12 Jul - Fri, 19 Jul
4:50 p.m. - 6:54 a.m.YQT-YOW
14h 04m2 stops
7:20 p.m. - 9:42 p.m.YOW-YQT
2h 22mdirect
C$ 446
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
4:50 p.m. - 6:54 a.m.YQT-YOW
14h 04m2 stops
2:30 p.m. - 6:49 p.m.YOW-YQT
4h 19m1 stop
C$ 452
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
5:05 a.m. - 10:58 a.m.YQT-YOW
5h 53m1 stop
1:00 p.m. - 5:13 p.m.YOW-YQT
4h 13m1 stop
C$ 491Air Canada
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Thu, 27 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
4:50 p.m. - 6:54 a.m.YQT-YOW
14h 04m2 stops
3:25 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.YOW-YQT
31h 45m2 stops
C$ 529WestJet
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
5:45 a.m. - 7:14 p.m.YQT-YOW
13h 29m2 stops
6:07 a.m. - 4:17 p.m.YOW-YQT
10h 10m2 stops
C$ 566WestJet
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Fri, 12 Jul - Wed, 17 Jul
5:05 a.m. - 9:13 a.m.YQT-YOW
4h 08m1 stop
1:25 p.m. - 10:43 p.m.YOW-YQT
9h 18m2 stops
C$ 604Air Canada
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Thu, 27 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul

Flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Thunder Bay, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, 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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa is September, where tickets cost C$ 390 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 618 and C$ 557 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Thunder Bay to Ottawa were found on Porter Airlines (C$ 335) and Air Canada (C$ 491). Porter Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at C$ 128.

Which airlines fly direct between Thunder Bay and Ottawa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa.
There is just one airline that flies from Thunder Bay to Ottawa direct and that is Porter Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Porter Airlines for the route is C$ 337.

How many flights are there between Thunder Bay and Ottawa per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Thunder Bay and land in Ottawa, with an average flight time of 2h 18m. The most common departure time is 7:00 a.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Thunder Bay and Ottawa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa take?

Direct flights from Thunder Bay generally make it to Ottawa in 2h 18m. The flying distance between the two cities is 1,754 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Thunder Bay at 7:45 am and will be landing in Ottawa at 10:03 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa jets off at 3:40 pm and lands at 5:58 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

C$ 128
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

When to book flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Thunder Bay to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa was C$ 93 for a one-way ticket and C$ 244 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

    When flying out of Thunder Bay you will be using Thunder Bay. You will be landing at Ottawa, also known as Ottawa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, Porter Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa are Porter Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of C$ 445 and an overall rating of 7.5, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 565 and an overall rating of 7.0.

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

    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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa with an airline and back to Thunder Bay with another airline.

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

    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 Ottawa from Thunder Bay up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 179 or less one-way and C$ 383 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Monday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Monday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Transat,Porter Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa. 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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa? 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.
7.5
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 375 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.6Boarding
7.4Food
6.6Entertainment
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

Due to mechanical problems it was delayed causing problems the actual flight. Was fune

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jun. 2024YOW - BOS
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Due to mechanical problems it was delayed causing problems the actual flight. Was fune

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Crew is ok. They offered food n drinks. Had difficulty connecting to wifi on board.

Great. Porter is very efficient, welcoming, and organized. I fly Porter often.

Flight was smooth and comfortable. The crew were exceptional. Amanda, Nichole and Hershel were attentive to our every need. So friendly. My daughter and I were surprised at quality of service. Loved the double row seating. Snacks were delicious. We would definitely fly with Porter again. Flight PD 670 SFO to YYZ Thank you so much for the best flight experience we have had

The E195-E2 is a great aircraft! Leather seats, lots of legroom and SO quiet! The flight crew is terrific!

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

First time with Porter. Amazing experience overall, will be my airline of choice in North America whenever possible. Liked the quality of food and how it was served but one suggestion- a hot meal on the longer flights, perhaps?

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

All aspects of the flight went like clockwork and staff were friendly and attentive.

We initially flew from Osaka to Vancouver and ear buds and food were all inclusive. We were surprised that from Vancouver to Toronto we had to pay for all of this - and the flight attendant did not give us what we ordered/paid for. $6 for a bag of almonds is crazy - and I asked for hummus. Very surprised we had to pay for the ear buds in order to watch the movies.

Because we had to drive to Toronto due to delays in Windsor on our return we had a car in Toronto so we had to drive home

I missed my niece’s high school graduation because the flight was delayed 3 hours. I broke down at the airport and on the plane several because of how heartbroken I was to miss it.

The flights were pretty close to the scheduled times, all connections were smooth and without additional delays, and my luggage was accounted for throughout the journey. All in all, this was the best travel experience I've had in quite some time.

My flight was from Charleston, SC to Halifax, NS with one layover and the same on the return. My flight to Halifax was good! The employees at check-in were helpful and friendly. No issues there. My each leg of my flight to Halifax was pleasant. The air crews were excellent, professional and courteous. Arrival in Toronto was uneventful, and the gate agents were friendly and helpful. The same for my flight to Halifax. My return trip was not so pleasant. The flight from Halifax to Toronto was great, with everything I mentioned above: friendly check-in staff and gate agents and quick boarding. It is when I got to Toronto that things went off the rails. In short my flight to Charleston was cancelled about an hour before boarding due to weather in Charleston. I received a text stating I would be rebooked within the 1/2 hour, and I was... on a flight at 6:40 pm the next day, more than 24 hours out! I absolutely could not stay in Toronto that long as I had to be back in Savannah for work. I went to the Air Canada service desk and here is where it really came off the rails for me. Please understand that up to this point every Air Canada employee I had interaction with was wonderful. However my experience with your service desk left much to be desired. As I stood in line with about 30 other people one of the agents announced that for those of us whose flight was cancelled that we had been rebooked, and to please follow her so we could be "escorted out". I turned to someone in line and asked what that meant, "escorted out"? They had no idea. As someone who has limited international travel experience I had no idea what to expect. One of the passengers asked her about accommodations, and was told basically that the cancellation was due to weather and therefore not Air Canada's problem (paraphrasing, but that was the message). She then proceeded to herd a group of passengers to be "escorted out". No other explanation. I waited in line to talk with one of the agents, and happened to get the same agent who had just taken the group out. I told her I could not wait for another flight 24 hours away and asked if they could try and book me on an earlier flight. She handed me a card and said there was nothing they could do and to call the 800 number to try and get another booking. She was extremely short with me and acted as if it was a bother to answer my questions. She said that I needed to be "escorted out". I asked her what does that mean? She explained that the international side of the airport closed at 10:00 pm and that we could not stay in the terminal overnight. I then asked her where I was going to be escorted to, to which she answered "the curb". The curb... outside of the airport? Yes, the curb. That was all she said. I left the desk to call the 800 number to rebook my flight. The gentleman I spoke with on the phone was pleasant and very helpful, and was able to get me a flight out at 7:55 am the next morning with a connection in Chicago. Absolutely wonderful experience there. I then proceeded to walk through the terminal to find my way out so that I could get a hotel for the night (another $225 I was not expecting to spend). I didn't realize that I could not exit the terminal without being "escorted out". I, and several other passengers, found our way at the far end of the terminal which was, apparently, closed to all except domestic Canadian travel. We were not aware of this. We were approached by a young lady with Air Canada and told that we had to turn around and we were not permitted in that section of the airport. She was abrupt and quite rude about it. Not a pleasant person. I made my way back to the service desk so that they could escort me out. About an hour after getting my flight taken care of I received another text that my morning flight had been delayed by 45 minutes. Not a huge deal as I was able to make my connection in Chicago, but it did put me on edge expecting another cancellation. My flight from Toronto to Chicago and then to Charleston was with United Airlines. The flight to Chicago was pleasant. I was fortunate enough to have a seat to myself. The flight from Chicago to Charleston was on a smaller plane, two seats each side, and the individual next to me was not a small individual. I had to press myself against the wall of the plane as I had zero space. Other than that the flight was fine and, again, the crew professional and courteous. I hate to complain because I know that airline employees, both on the ground and in the air, deal with some crazy things and many unpleasant passengers. I get it. I am in hospitality and I absolutely understand, and am appreciative of your associates and the jobs they have. It's not easy and, I imagine, quite stressful at times. Every Air Canada associate I interacted with was wonderful and do your airline credit, aside from those that I just mentioned above. It's not hard to answer a question, even if you're having a hard day. I also understand that things happen that are beyond the control of the airline. Weather, mechanical issues, passengers acting up... I totally understand. When it is all said and done Air Canada got me home safely, for which I am most grateful, and I am grateful for all of your associates who were professional and courteous during my journey.

They changed my flight twice. The 2nd time they changed it they did so the day before the scheduled departure and replaced the lie flat seat in a 777 to a 737. I paid extra to be in the 777 only for them to change it. Then the departure was delayed twice. The connecting flight was also delayed.

It was awful. For a 37 minute flight time,we had 1:30 hours delay. If someone had a connection flight he or she couldn’t reach for sure. The only positive point was online check in.

Not full, so lots of room, which is really the only thing that can make flying economy more comfortable. Direct to Toronto is great! I didn't eat or use the entertainment.

Not much food available, not able to choose seats to be near each other, tv did not work

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Thunder Bay to Ottawa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/7Thu
directPorter Airlines
2h 18mYQT-YOW
C$ 128
26/6Wed
1 stopWestJet
14h 57mYQT-YOW
C$ 137
12/7Fri
directPorter Airlines
2h 18mYQT-YOW
C$ 148
12/7Fri
1 stopPorter Airlines
5h 44mYQT-YOW
C$ 150
15/8Thu
directAir Transat
2h 18mYQT-YOW
C$ 155
14/8Wed
1 stopAir Transat
6h 14mYQT-YOW
C$ 166
13/8Tue
1 stopAir Canada
5h 53mYQT-YOW
C$ 167
1/9Sun
1 stopAir Canada
4h 08mYQT-YOW
C$ 169
13/8Tue
directAir Transat
2h 18mYQT-YOW
C$ 170
26/6Wed
3 stops
20h 45mYQT-YOW
C$ 205

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Thunder Bay - Ottawa Flights

Departure:

Thunder Bay (YQT)Canada

Destination:

Ottawa (YOW)Canada

Return flight deals:

Ottawa - Thunder Bay

Cabin classes:

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C$ 288

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