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

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 497.

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

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 14m.

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?

Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay have been viewed 57 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 6h 20m. Fly via WestJet 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?

WestJet, at C$ 355, 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 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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 (79%), Porter Airlines (79%) and Air Transat (79%).

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.

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Deal found 30/8C$ 415

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Round-trip from	C$ 360
One-way from	C$ 275
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 539

Porter Airlines
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8h 30m total
Ottawa to Thunder Bay

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Ottawa to Thunder Bay

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OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 9/10

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

1 stop6h 20m

Thunder Bay

Tue 13/10

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

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 360

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

8:55 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 50m

Thunder Bay

Sun 4/10

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

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 371

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

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

1 stop6h 20m

Thunder Bay

Sun 4/10

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

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 401

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 9/10

7:20 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Thunder Bay

Mon 12/10

7:50 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 404

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sun 27/9

4:10 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop18h 15m

Thunder Bay

Sun 4/10

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

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 415

Quickest round-trip

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

8:30 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

Thunder Bay

Tue 22/9

11:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 477

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

7:20 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Thunder Bay

Tue 27/10

6:20 a.m.-4:01 p.m.

2 stops9h 41m

C$ 484

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

8:30 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

Thunder Bay

Thu 24/9

11:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

Nonstop2h 10m

C$ 534

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OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

8:30 a.m.-10:48 a.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

C$ 275

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW Ottawa - YQT Thunder Bay

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

8:30 a.m.-10:53 a.m.

Nonstop2h 23m

C$ 275

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Prices

Booking 23 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 409). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 873). 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?

When flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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$ 394 and C$ 576 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct-13 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, such as Porter Airlines and WestJet. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,446 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

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How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?
Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay have been viewed 57 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 6h 20m. Fly via WestJet 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?
WestJet, at C$ 355, 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 32% 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 (79%), Porter Airlines (79%) and Air Transat (79%).
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 409). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in January is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 873). 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 355	AverageC$ 468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 357	AverageC$ 492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	Search Porter Airlines flights

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

Booking 23 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?

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

When flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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$ 394 and C$ 576 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct-13 Oct).

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

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Thunder Bay on Cheapflights.

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

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 497.

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 14m.

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, such as Porter Airlines and WestJet. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

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

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

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

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Ottawa to Thunder Bay flights typically cost between C$ 394 and C$ 576 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 360 on Multiple Airlines (9 Oct-13 Oct).