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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay from C$ 188

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YQT
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are usually found in September or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Fri 26/126:55 p.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mPorter Airlines
Sat 3/16:00 a.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 461
Fri 26/125:00 a.m.YOW - YQT
1 stop5h 05mAir Canada
Sat 3/17:20 p.m.YQT - YOW
1 stop6h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 10/12C$ 570
Sat 20/126:55 p.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mPorter Airlines
Sat 27/126:00 a.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 730
Tue 23/126:55 p.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mPorter Airlines
Fri 26/126:00 a.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 768
Sat 20/126:55 p.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sat 27/126:00 a.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12C$ 837

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay (YQT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 320

One-way from

C$ 188

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 570

Good round-trip deal

C$ 364 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 475 or less
Porter Airlines
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  • 21/1-26/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 19h 21m total
  • Ottawa to Thunder Bay
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  • Porter Airlines
  • 17/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 29m total
  • Ottawa to Thunder Bay
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Ottawa

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Thunder Bay

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

9:15 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

2 stops12h 15m

Thunder Bay

Mon 26/1

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

2 stops7h 06m

C$ 320

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sat 24/1

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

1 stop5h 02m

Thunder Bay

Sat 31/1

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

2 stops8h 19m

C$ 331

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

5:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

2 stops9h 30m

Thunder Bay

Mon 26/1

2:25 p.m.-7:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 34m

C$ 345

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 21/1

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

Nonstop2h 31m

Thunder Bay

Mon 26/1

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

Nonstop2h 17m

C$ 385

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

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

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 188

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sat 20/12

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

Nonstop2h 29m

C$ 334

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

7:25 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

3 stops19h 45m

C$ 605

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 51 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.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 174). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 400). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Thunder Bay. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Thunder Bay. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, such as Porter Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
398 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
398 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,516 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
398 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    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.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?

    Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay have been viewed 185 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in 12h 15m. Fly via Porter Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Ottawa and Thunder Bay is about 1090 km.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 276, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Porter Airlines. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are Porter Airlines (74%), Porter Airlines (74%) and Air Transat (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay? While on average our users pay C$ 523, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 308. The most popular route (Ottawa - Thunder Bay), is priced around C$ 320.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 174). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 400). 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 276AverageC$ 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 342AverageC$ 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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