Title:  Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Arctic Bay (YAB) - Expedia.ca

 

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# Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Arctic Bay (YAB)

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## Popular airlines from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Arctic Bay, NU (YAB)

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Flight from Ottawa to Arctic Bay (YOW - YAB) route information

| Origin airport | Macdonald-Cartier Intl. |
| --- | --- |
| Destination airport | Arctic Bay |
| Distance | 3097 km |

## Ottawa to Arctic Bay Flights

**The easy way to book your flights from Ottawa to Arctic Bay** 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Arctic Bay from Ottawa whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Arctic Bay, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Ottawa to Arctic Bay today, tomorrow, or this week.  

**Save dollars with cheap flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW to Arctic Bay, YAB** 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Ottawa to Arctic Bay—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Arctic Bay from Ottawa currently is just rising to .  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

-   Fly in when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
-   Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Arctic Bay  
-   Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
-   Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
-   One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

**Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Arctic Bay from Ottawa** 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Arctic Bay with Expedia today.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is a flight from Ottawa Intl. Airport to YAB?

> Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price available for a round-trip flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) was . Cheap fares don't hang around forever, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to YAB?

> The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee differs between airlines. If you do need to cancel your vacation, follow the instructions in the [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.ca/helpcenter).

### How do I find cheap flights from Ottawa Intl. Airport to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) that have flexible change policies?

> Plenty of carriers offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When searching for Ottawa International Airport to YAB flights, you'll see a "No change fees" filter for you to tick.

### How many hours is the flight from Ottawa International Airport to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB)?

> Lasting around 6 hours and 10 minutes, the flight between YOW and Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) is a good opportunity to do some last-minute trip planning. Why not use this time to go over your itinerary for Arctic Bay?

### How far is the flight from YOW to Arctic Bay Airport?

> You'll be soaring through the sky for a while, as the flight distance from Ottawa to Arctic Bay is 3,100 kilometres. Put together a playlist of your favourite tunes before you leave home to keep yourself entertained during the flight.

### Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International Airport to Arctic Bay Airport?

> Flying nonstop between Ottawa Intl. Airport and Arctic Bay Airport isn't possible at this time. However, you'll still be able to book a flight to Arctic Bay with at least one stop.

### Are Ottawa Intl. Airport to Arctic Bay Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?

> Late planners can sometimes find a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from YOW to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) cropping up a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices that far in advance.

## Explore a world of travel with Expedia

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### Lodging

-   [3 Star Hotels in Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/3Star-Arctic-Bay-Hotels.s30-0-d3879.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [4 Star Hotels in Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/4Star-Pond-Inlet-Hotels.s40-0-d3975.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [5 Star Hotels in Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Pond-Inlet-Hotels.s50-0-d3975.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Cheap Hotels in Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d3879-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Luxury Hotels in Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d3879-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Arctic Bay Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay-Hotels.d3879.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
-   [Residences in Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay-Residences.d3879-aaResidences.Travel-Guide-Accommodation)
-   [Bylot Island Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Bylot-Island-Hotels.d6336458.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
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-   [Nanisivik Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Nanisivik-Hotels.d4080.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
-   [Hotels near Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet-Airport-Hotels.0-aYIO-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Cheap Hotels in Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d3975-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Luxury Hotels in Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d3975-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)
-   [Pond Inlet Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet-Hotels.d3975.Travel-Guide-Hotels)
-   [Hotels near Sirmilik National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Sirmilik-National-Park-Hotels.0-l6089505-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)

### Flights

-   [Flights to Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Arctic-Bay.d3879.Travel-Guide-Flights)
-   [Flights to Beechey Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Beechey-Island.d6336383.Travel-Guide-Flights)
-   [Flights to Nanisivik](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nanisivik.d4080.Travel-Guide-Flights)
-   [Flights to Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Pond-Inlet.d3975.Travel-Guide-Flights)
-   [Flights from Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/yio/flights-from-pond-inlet-airport)
-   [Flights from Nanisivik](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/ysr/flights-from-nanisivik-airport)
-   [Flights from Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/3879/flights-from-arctic-bay)
-   [Flights from Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/3975/flights-from-pond-inlet)
-   [Flights from Nanisivik](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/4080/flights-from-nanisivik)
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-   [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Pond Inlet (YIO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/yio/ottawa-to-pond-inlet)
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### Packages

-   [Arctic Bay Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay.d3879.Destination-Travel-Guides)
-   [Visit Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay.dx3879)
-   [Beechey Island Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Beechey-Island.d6336383.Destination-Travel-Guides)
-   [Visit Beechey Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Beechey-Island.dx6336383)
-   [Bylot Island Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Bylot-Island.d6336458.Destination-Travel-Guides)
-   [Visit Bylot Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Bylot-Island.dx6336458)
-   [Visit Nanisivik](https://www.expedia.ca/Nanisivik.dx4080)
-   [Pond Inlet Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet.d3975.Destination-Travel-Guides)
-   [Visit Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet.dx3975)
-   [Sirmilik National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Sirmilik-National-Park-Nunavut.d6089505.Vacation-Attraction)

### Cars

-   [Avis Rental Cars in Beechey Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Avis-Car-Rentals-In-Beechey-Island.d6336383-c41.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers)
-   [Car rental Arctic Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Arctic-Bay.d3879.Car-Rental-Guide)
-   [Car rental Pond Inlet](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pond-Inlet.d3975.Car-Rental-Guide)
-   [Rental cars Pond Inlet airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pond-Inlet.d6025176.Car-Rental-Guide)

### Vacation Rental

-   [Arctic Bay Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Arctic-Bay-Vacation-Rentals.d3879.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)
-   [Pond Inlet Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Pond-Inlet-Vacation-Rentals.d3975.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)

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