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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife from C$ 204

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 6/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YZF
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Yellowknife are usually found in February or January, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Yellowknife

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Yellowknife (YZF). 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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 431

One-way from

C$ 204

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 481
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 30/8-6/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 54m total
  • Ottawa to Yellowknife
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6/7
  • 6/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 34m total
  • Ottawa to Yellowknife
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 44 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Yellowknife. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Sat 30/86:00 a.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop9h 10mWestJet
Sat 6/93:01 p.m.YZF - YOW
2 stops13h 44mWestJet
Deal found 9/6C$ 431
Thu 17/75:15 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/78:00 p.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 438
Tue 8/76:00 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop8h 27mAir Canada
Tue 15/75:05 a.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop9h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 9/6C$ 509
Fri 5/98:00 a.m.YOW - YZF
Nonstop9h 05mCanadian North
Fri 12/911:25 a.m.YZF - YOW
Nonstop9h 25mCanadian North
Deal found 9/6C$ 1,236

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Yellowknife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Sat 30/8

6:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

Yellowknife

Sat 6/9

3:01 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops13h 44m

C$ 431

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Thu 17/7

5:15 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop27h 59m

Yellowknife

Sun 20/7

8:00 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 438

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Tue 8/7

6:00 p.m.-12:27 a.m.

1 stop8h 27m

Yellowknife

Tue 15/7

5:05 a.m.-4:16 p.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 509

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Fri 5/9

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

Nonstop9h 05m

Yellowknife

Fri 12/9

11:25 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

Nonstop9h 25m

C$ 1,236

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Sun 6/7

8:40 a.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop12h 34m

C$ 204

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Mon 7/7

7:50 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 20m

C$ 217

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Thu 26/6

3:55 p.m.-11:28 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

C$ 440

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Deals found on 11/6

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife. 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 Yellowknife?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife (average of C$ 259). Flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 515). 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 YZF?

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to Yellowknife at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 23% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Yellowknife by month

Plan your trip to Yellowknife by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Yellowknife ranges from 11.0 - 41.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 41.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Yellowknife when rainfall is around 11.0 mm.

Temperature in Yellowknife by month

Plan your trip to Yellowknife by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Yellowknife, 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 -26.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Yellowknife

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Yellowknife. 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 Yellowknife. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
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Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,537 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kim,May 2025

YEG - YYJ

Some of the crew weren't the most helpful or pleasant.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Ottawa to Yellowknife flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Yellowknife was viewed by 2 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    WestJet, at C$ 431, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Yellowknife.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Canadian North. WestJet is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife (average of C$ 259). Flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 515). 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 Yellowknife

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife. 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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 227AverageC$ 481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 361AverageC$ 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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