Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (YOW - YQT)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$330	Porter Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is currently $330
Cheapest one-way flight	$182	Porter Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is currently $182
Last-minute weekend getaway	$601	Porter Airlines Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is currently $601
Cheapest business class flights	$1,017	Air Canada 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 21 — Sun, May 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is currently $1,017

Fastest flight	2 hr 23 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay takes 2 hr 23 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $250–475
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $335–455

Popular airlines from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Air Canada

from $355

Typical price: $300–520

1186 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YQT Every day
Porter Airlines

Nonstop

from $330

Typical price: $290–495

7 weekly nonstop flights

YOW - YQT Every day

274 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YQT Every day
WestJet

from $443

Typical price: $495–1,550

82 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YQT Every day

Popular airports near Ottawa

Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

Ottawa Canada 21 min 7 mi
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Montreal Canada 1 hr 54 min 94 mi
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)

Montreal Canada 2 hr 25 min 111 mi
Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND)

Ottawa Canada 22 min 9 mi

Popular airports near Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

Thunder Bay Canada 9 min 2 mi
Sioux Lookout Airport (YXL) (YXL)

Sioux Lookout Canada 4 hr 25 min 169 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

The cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $250 to $475.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay recently found on Google Flights was with Porter Airlines from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Porter Airlines from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $330, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $443, flying from May 29 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay starts at $330 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $182 and departs on Wed, May 27.

2 hr 23 min is the shortest flight time from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

A popular time to visit is summer (Jun–Aug), when the weather is warmest, and hiking, camping and boating are popular. Thunder Bay’s cold and snowy winters (Dec–Mar) are popular for cross-country skiing, ice skating and sledding. The Thunder Bay Blues Festival (Jul) features blues and rock artists at Marina Park, next to the lake. The Kite Festival (Jun) offers demonstrations and workshops.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

In terms of nonstop flights, Porter Airlines is the most popular. Porter Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 274 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) .

In terms of flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 1,186 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) .

Another popular airline flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is:

WestJet offers 82 connecting flights per week. WestJet flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ottawa and Thunder Bay.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay recently found on Google Flights was with Porter Airlines from $330. The cheapest one-way flight was with Porter Airlines from $182.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $355, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $330, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay is $443, flying from May 29 to May 31.

Porter Airlines flies direct from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

There are 7 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Thunder Bay at price $601 is offered by Porter Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Porter Airlines flies direct from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

There are 7 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ottawa and Thunder Bay start at $330 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31 with Porter Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Thunder Bay start at $1,017 from Thu, May 21 to Sun, May 24 with Air Canada.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Thunder Bay start at $330 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ottawa and Thunder Bay starts at $601 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Porter Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Thunder Bay at price $601 is offered by Porter Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.