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

The number of flights available between Thunder Bay and Ottawa is 3 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 6:00a.m., with 100% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

Porter Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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

As of December 2025, 24 flights take off from Thunder Bay and land in Ottawa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% 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 December 2025, there is 1 operator 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.

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10:30 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.

YQT

YOW

4h 34m1 stop

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 205Porter Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Feb

11:50 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 17mdirect

6:55 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 31mdirect

C$ 294Porter Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

6:20 a.m. - 2:39 p.m.

YQT

YOW

8h 19m2 stops

9:15 a.m. - 1:42 p.m.

YOW

YQT

4h 27m1 stop

C$ 301Porter Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

6:20 a.m. - 2:39 p.m.

YQT

YOW

8h 19m2 stops

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 302Porter Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

11:50 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 17mdirect

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 303Porter Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Feb

4:15 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.

YQT

YOW

4h 39m1 stop

6:55 p.m. - 9:26 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 31mdirect

C$ 312Porter Airlines

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

11:50 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.

YQT

YOW

2h 17mdirect

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 331Porter Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

8:00 a.m. - 3:06 p.m.

YQT

YOW

7h 06m2 stops

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 336Porter Airlines

Sun, 1 Feb - Sun, 1 Feb

10:30 a.m. - 5:29 p.m.

YQT

YOW

6h 59m1 stop

6:55 p.m. - 9:24 p.m.

YOW

YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 342Porter Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

2:25 p.m. - 8:54 p.m.

YQT

YOW

6h 29m1 stop

8:40 a.m. - 1:42 p.m.

YOW

YQT

5h 02m1 stop

C$ 346Porter Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

Porter Airlines flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Our best Porter Airlines deals on Thunder Bay to Ottawa flight tickets

Porter Airlines

1 Feb

YQT10:30 a.m.Thunder Bay

4h 34m

1 stop

YOW3:04 p.m.Ottawa

1 Feb

YOW6:55 p.m.Ottawa

2h 29m

YQT9:24 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 205

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Porter Airlines

22 Jan

YQT11:50 a.m.Thunder Bay

2h 17m

YOW2:07 p.m.Ottawa

29 Jan

YOW6:55 p.m.Ottawa

2h 31m

YQT9:26 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 294

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Porter Airlines

22 Jan

YQT6:20 a.m.Thunder Bay

8h 19m

2 stops

YOW2:39 p.m.Ottawa

29 Jan

YOW9:15 a.m.Ottawa

4h 27m

1 stop

YQT1:42 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 301

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WestJet flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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WestJet

14 Jun

YQT7:40 p.m.Thunder Bay

9h 48m

2 stops

YOW5:28 a.m.Ottawa

21 Jun

YOW6:15 a.m.Ottawa

12h 39m

2 stops

YQT6:54 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 515

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WestJet

19 Feb

YQT3:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

25h 08m

2 stops

YOW4:53 p.m.Ottawa

22 Feb

YOW5:45 p.m.Ottawa

21h 26m

2 stops

YQT3:11 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 541

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Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/2

10:30 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 34m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 205

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

11:50 a.m.-2:07 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

Ottawa

Thu 29/1

6:55 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

Nonstop2h 31m

C$ 294

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

6:20 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

2 stops8h 19m

Ottawa

Thu 29/1

9:15 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop4h 27m

C$ 301

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

6:20 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

2 stops8h 19m

Ottawa

Thu 29/1

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 302

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/2

11:50 a.m.-2:07 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 303

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 22/1

4:15 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop4h 39m

Ottawa

Thu 29/1

6:55 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

Nonstop2h 31m

C$ 312

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Tue 20/1

11:50 a.m.-2:07 p.m.

Nonstop2h 17m

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 331

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Sun 1/2

8:00 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

2 stops7h 06m

Ottawa

Sun 1/2

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 336

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Tue 20/1

10:30 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop6h 59m

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

6:55 p.m.-9:24 p.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 342

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 26/2

2:25 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 29m

Ottawa

Sat 28/2

8:40 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop5h 02m

C$ 346

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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$ 396. 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$ 398.

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

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Ottawa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 378. Flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 446. 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 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$ 444 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$ 387 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Thunder Bay to Ottawa.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Thunder Bay to Ottawa according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Best price found	C$ 208
Fastest flight time	2h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Thunder Bay in the past 72 hours is C$ 208. The best round-trip flight deal from Thunder Bay to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 307.

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

Direct flights go from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Porter Airlines.

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

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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 December 2025, there is 1 operator 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 56.98% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 195 E2 at 31.30%, Airbus A319 at 5.94%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 2.89%.
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 100% of the total bookings.

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 338	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 401 reviews		Search Porter Airlines flights

Porter Airlines Flights From Thunder Bay to Ottawa
Porter Airlines flight deals from Thunder Bay to Ottawa start from C$ 338 round-trip. Over the 12 Porter Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 445 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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Can I find flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Ottawa from Thunder Bay with this policy.

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