Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 371 and C$ 495 in August. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 359 on Porter Airlines (24 Aug-31 Aug).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

Accepted Answer

Winnipeg (YWG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 316.

Question 2

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 12m.

Question 3

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 371 and C$ 495 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 359 on Porter Airlines (24 Aug-31 Aug).

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 05m.

Question 5

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?

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Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay have been viewed 196 times in the past calendar month.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay round-trip?

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Porter Airlines, at C$ 359, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay one-way?

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 206 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Porter Airlines from C$ 207 and Air Transat from C$ 349 one-way.

Question 9

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

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Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 307). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 11

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

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The most flights from YOW to YQT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Thunder Bay ranges from 10.0 - 90.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Thunder Bay when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Thunder Bay, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -14.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay? While on average our users pay C$ 305, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 191. The most popular route (Ottawa - Thunder Bay), is priced around C$ 359.

Question 16

What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are Air Transat (68%), Porter Airlines (67%) and Porter Airlines (67%).

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 24% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Question 18

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, book at least 44 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 70% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 470 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 682.

Question 19

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in January. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Thunder Bay. Flights to Thunder Bay from Ottawa in February are about C$ 457 on average during February, but can be found for as low as C$ 332.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to YQT?

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It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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To fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, you need to book a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay (YQT). Nonstop flights to Thunder Bay from Ottawa take 2h 25m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay offered by 2 different airlines.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Thunder Bay by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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When you search for this flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Thunder Bay from Ottawa by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 27

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Round-trip from	C$ 359
One-way from	C$ 206
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 488
Good round-trip deal	C$ 375 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 207 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 333	AverageC$ 453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 381	AverageC$ 595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Air Transat flights

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay from C$ 206

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are usually found in February or August, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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