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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife from C$ 352

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YZF
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 352

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 602
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 21/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Yellowknife
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 15 September 2025.

Fri 21/115:45 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop21h 55mWestJet
Fri 28/112:25 p.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop8h 15mWestJet
Deal found 14/9C$ 352
Sat 11/104:05 p.m.YOW - YZF
2 stops10h 21mAir Canada
Sat 18/105:05 a.m.YZF - YOW
2 stops12h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9C$ 435
Fri 21/115:50 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop8h 19mAir Canada
Thu 27/1112:50 a.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop6h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 14/9C$ 460
Tue 16/125:50 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop8h 19mAir Canada
Thu 18/1212:50 a.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop6h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9C$ 576
Thu 25/125:15 a.m.YOW - YZF
2 stops17h 42mAir Canada
Thu 25/1212:50 a.m.YZF - YOW
2 stops9h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9C$ 659
Mon 29/128:25 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop29h 25mAir Canada
Tue 6/15:25 a.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop8h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 13/9C$ 666

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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 15 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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Yellowknife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Fri 21/11

5:45 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

Yellowknife

Fri 28/11

2:25 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 352

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Tue 6/1

5:40 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops10h 00m

Yellowknife

Sun 11/1

2:25 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 430

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Sat 11/10

4:05 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

2 stops10h 21m

Yellowknife

Sat 18/10

5:05 a.m.-7:29 p.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 435

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Fri 21/11

5:50 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop8h 19m

Yellowknife

Thu 27/11

12:50 a.m.-9:23 a.m.

1 stop6h 33m

C$ 460

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Tue 16/12

5:50 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

1 stop8h 19m

Yellowknife

Thu 18/12

12:50 a.m.-9:23 a.m.

1 stop6h 33m

C$ 576

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Wed 15/10

5:55 a.m.-1:13 p.m.

3 stops33h 18m

C$ 372

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Wed 15/10

6:30 p.m.-1:13 p.m.

2 stops44h 43m

C$ 378

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Wed 15/10

6:00 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 390

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Sun 28/9

5:55 p.m.-11:32 p.m.

1 stop7h 37m

C$ 541

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Tue 30/9

12:20 p.m.-10:01 p.m.

2 stops11h 41m

C$ 620

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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 12 September 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife (average of C$ 258). Flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 508). 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 15 September 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.

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 15 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife, such as WestJet and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.4

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

YYJ - YVR

everything was good except we were so delayed we had to sleep on the floor in the vancouver airport … we were stranded there for 12 hours, no vouchers, no compensation, just a cold floor and we arrived at our final destination the following afternoon

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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife?

    Airlines like WestJet and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to Yellowknife in about 10h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 34m. The distance between Ottawa and Yellowknife is about 3098 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    WestJet, at C$ 224, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Yellowknife. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. WestJet is currently priced 63% 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife (average of C$ 258). Flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 508). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 224AverageC$ 522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 380AverageC$ 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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