What is the cheapest airline that flies from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?

Porter Airlines and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

How many flights depart from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on average per day?

The number of flights available between Thunder Bay and Ottawa is 2 per day as of June 2026. The most frequent departure time is 11:00a.m., with 100% of daily flights leaving at noon.

Which airlines fly to Ottawa?

Porter Airlines, Air Canada and Air Transat are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ottawa from Thunder Bay according to our data. Porter Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 91% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ottawa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Ottawa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on average per week?

As of June 2026, 14 flights take off from Thunder Bay and land in Ottawa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?

Prices for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 152 Cheap Flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Thunder Bay and Ottawa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 486 to C$ 641. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 376.

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11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 10mdirect

6:25 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.

YOW

YQT

14h 30m

1 stop

C$ 376Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 10mdirect

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 388Multiple Airlines

Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul

11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 10mdirect

6:25 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.

YOW

YQT

14h 30m

1 stop

C$ 390Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

16h 15m

1 stop

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 412WestJet

Thu, 9 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

10h 15m

2 stops

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 415WestJet

Thu, 9 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

16h 15m

1 stop

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 424WestJet

Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

10h 15m

2 stops

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 429WestJet

Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul

11:35 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 10mdirect

12:25 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.

YOW

YQT

22h 00m

1 stop

C$ 439Multiple Airlines

Tue, 14 Jul - Tue, 21 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 11:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

16h 15m

1 stop

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 443WestJet

Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

7:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

YQT

YOW

10h 15m

2 stops

12:25 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

YOW

YQT

6h 20m

1 stop

C$ 449WestJet

Fri, 17 Jul - Fri, 24 Jul

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Porter Airlines flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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Porter Airlines

11 Jul

YQT11:35 a.m.Thunder Bay

2h 10m

YOW1:45 p.m.Ottawa

17 Jul

YOW8:30 a.m.Ottawa

2h 23m

YQT10:53 a.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 473

Porter Airlines

25 Sep

YQT8:15 a.m.Thunder Bay

8h 05m

2 stops

YOW4:20 p.m.Ottawa

30 Sep

YOW8:30 a.m.Ottawa

2h 23m

YQT10:53 a.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 474

Porter Airlines

27 Aug

YQT6:00 a.m.Thunder Bay

6h 54m

1 stop

YOW12:54 p.m.Ottawa

31 Aug

YOW5:55 p.m.Ottawa

3h 50m

1 stop

YQT9:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 490

WestJet flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Our best WestJet deals on Thunder Bay to Ottawa flight tickets

WestJet

9 Jul

YQT7:20 p.m.Thunder Bay

16h 15m

1 stop

YOW11:35 a.m.Ottawa

15 Jul

YOW12:25 p.m.Ottawa

6h 20m

1 stop

YQT6:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 412

WestJet

9 Jul

YQT7:20 p.m.Thunder Bay

10h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:35 a.m.Ottawa

15 Jul

YOW12:25 p.m.Ottawa

6h 20m

1 stop

YQT6:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 415

WestJet

17 Jul

YQT7:20 p.m.Thunder Bay

16h 15m

1 stop

YOW11:35 a.m.Ottawa

24 Jul

YOW12:25 p.m.Ottawa

6h 20m

1 stop

YQT6:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 443

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YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/7

11:35 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Ottawa

Fri 17/7

6:25 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop14h 30m

C$ 376

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Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Fri 10/7

11:35 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 388

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Sat 11/7

11:35 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Ottawa

Fri 17/7

6:25 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

1 stop14h 30m

C$ 390

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 9/7

7:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Ottawa

Wed 15/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 412

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 9/7

7:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Ottawa

Wed 15/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 415

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Fri 10/7

7:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 424

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Fri 10/7

7:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 429

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Tue 14/7

11:35 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

Ottawa

Tue 21/7

12:25 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop22h 00m

C$ 439

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Fri 17/7

7:20 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Ottawa

Fri 24/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 443

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Fri 17/7

7:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops10h 15m

Ottawa

Fri 24/7

12:25 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 449

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Thunder Bay and Ottawa?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

The month of October is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa from Thunder Bay, with most prices found around C$ 408. If you aren’t able to travel to Ottawa during the month of October, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 411.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ottawa?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Ottawa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 424. Flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 549. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Thunder Bay to Ottawa flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ottawa from Thunder Bay when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ottawa for around C$ 482 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ottawa from Thunder Bay for as low as C$ 433 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thunder Bay to Ottawa flight.

How have Thunder Bay to Ottawa flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights are approximately 150% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 217
Fastest flight time	2h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Thunder Bay in the past 72 hours is C$ 217. The best round-trip flight deal from Thunder Bay to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 482.

The fastest flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa takes 2h 10m

Direct flights go from Thunder Bay to Ottawa every day.

There is 1 airport in Ottawa. From Thunder Bay there are direct flights to Ottawa (YOW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

How far is Thunder Bay to Ottawa by plane?
Ottawa is 1078.9 km away from Thunder Bay. Flights usually cover this in 2h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Thunder Bay to Ottawa is De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, representing 76.96% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 195 E2 at 12.57%, Airbus A319 at 3.66%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 2.62%.
What is the most popular airline from Thunder Bay to Ottawa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Thunder Bay and Ottawa, the leading airline is Porter Airlines, making up 89% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air Canada with 7% and Air Transat with 4%.

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Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 349	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 438 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 399	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,221 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 555 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

Porter Airlines Flights From Thunder Bay to Ottawa
Porter Airlines flight deals from Thunder Bay to Ottawa start from C$ 349 round-trip. Over the 7 Porter Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 472 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
Air Transat Flights From Thunder Bay to Ottawa
Across 555 Air Transat reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.8/10. Air Transat flies from Thunder Bay to Ottawa about 7 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from C$ 429 to C$ 499. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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