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

Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Transat 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 3 per day as of November 2025. The most frequent departure time is 11:00a.m., with 100% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

As of November 2025, 26 flights take off from Thunder Bay and land in Ottawa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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 95% 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.

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 November 2025, there are 2 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.

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6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YQT-YOW

2h 15mdirect

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

2h 29mdirect

C$ 396Porter Airlines

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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YQT-YOW

2h 15mdirect

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

5h 02m1 stop

C$ 406Porter Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YQT-YOW

2h 15mdirect

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 410Porter Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

4:15 p.m. - 7:54 p.m.YQT-YOW

3h 39m1 stop

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 412Porter Airlines

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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

2:25 p.m. - 7:54 p.m.YQT-YOW

5h 29m1 stop

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 415Porter Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YQT-YOW

2h 15mdirect

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 416Porter Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

5:00 a.m. - 9:23 a.m.YQT-YOW

4h 23m1 stop

5:00 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.YOW-YQT

5h 05m1 stop

C$ 417Air Canada

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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

8:00 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.YQT-YOW

7h 05m2 stops

8:40 a.m. - 3:32 p.m.YOW-YQT

6h 52m1 stop

C$ 420Porter Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

10:40 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.YQT-YOW

4h 24m1 stop

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 426Porter Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

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

7h 06m2 stops

8:40 a.m. - 11:09 a.m.YOW-YQT

2h 29mdirect

C$ 427Porter Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb

Porter Airlines flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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

Porter Airlines

10 Dec

YQT6:00 a.m.Thunder Bay

2h 15m

YOW8:15 a.m.Ottawa

17 Dec

YOW6:55 p.m.Ottawa

2h 29m

YQT9:24 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 396

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Porter Airlines

11 Dec

YQT6:00 a.m.Thunder Bay

2h 15m

YOW8:15 a.m.Ottawa

18 Dec

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

5h 02m

1 stop

YQT1:42 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 406

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Porter Airlines

12 Feb

YQT6:00 a.m.Thunder Bay

2h 15m

YOW8:15 a.m.Ottawa

15 Feb

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

2h 29m

YQT11:09 a.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 410

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WestJet flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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WestJet

9 Dec

YQT3:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

32h 55m

2 stops

YOW12:40 a.m.Ottawa

11 Dec

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

9h 35m

2 stops

YQT3:15 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 567

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WestJet

23 Nov

YQT3:45 p.m.Thunder Bay

26h 36m

2 stops

YOW6:21 p.m.Ottawa

3 Jan

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

9h 30m

2 stops

YQT3:10 p.m.Thunder Bay

C$ 1,723

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Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Wed 10/12

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Ottawa

Wed 17/12

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

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 396

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 11/12

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Ottawa

Thu 18/12

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

1 stop5h 02m

C$ 406

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/2

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 410

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Tue 9/12

4:15 p.m.-7:54 p.m.

1 stop3h 39m

Ottawa

Thu 11/12

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 412

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/2

2:25 p.m.-7:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 29m

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 415

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/2

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 416

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Wed 10/12

5:00 a.m.-9:23 a.m.

1 stop4h 23m

Ottawa

Wed 17/12

5:00 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

1 stop5h 05m

C$ 417

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 11/12

8:00 a.m.-3:05 p.m.

2 stops7h 05m

Ottawa

Thu 18/12

8:40 a.m.-3:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 52m

C$ 420

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/2

10:40 a.m.-3:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 24m

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 426

Thunder BayOttawa

YQT - YOW

YQTYOW

Thunder Bay

Thu 12/2

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

2 stops7h 06m

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

8:40 a.m.-11:09 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 427

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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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$ 406. 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$ 408.

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$ 384. Flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 440. 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$ 458 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$ 401 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 November 2025, prices for Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights are approximately 26% 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$ 127
Fastest flight time	2h 15m
Direct flights	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Thunder Bay in the past 72 hours is C$ 127. The best round-trip flight deal from Thunder Bay to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 379.

The fastest flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa takes 2h 15m

Direct flights go from Thunder Bay to Ottawa on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport near Ottawa: 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 15m, 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 November 2025, there are 2 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 62.08% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 195 E2 at 24.56%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 7.07%, and Airbus A319 at 2.95%.
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 98% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air Transat with 2%.

Best airlines flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Thunder Bay to Ottawa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 347	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 389 reviews		Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 426	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 471 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$ 347 round-trip. Over the 13 Porter Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually C$ 463 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
Air Transat Flights From Thunder Bay to Ottawa
Across 471 Air Transat reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.8/10. Air Transat flies from Thunder Bay to Ottawa about 13 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from C$ 426 to C$ 480. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.

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

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