CA $178 Cheap Flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Cheap flights from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Ottawa (YOW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $178 for one-way flights and CA $396 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $396 Roundtrip, just found
CA $396
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $396 just found
Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $405 Roundtrip, just found
CA $405
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $405 just found
Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $407 Roundtrip, just found
CA $407
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $407 just found
Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $413 Roundtrip, just found
CA $413
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $413 just found
Air Canada
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $414 Roundtrip, just found
CA $414
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $414 just found
Porter Airlines
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $416 Roundtrip, just found
CA $416
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $416 just found
Porter Airlines
Mon, Oct. 6 - Thu, Oct. 9
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $419 Roundtrip, just found
CA $419
Roundtrip
just found
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct. 6 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Oct. 9, priced at CA $419 just found
Porter Airlines
Sun, Aug. 24 - Sun, Sep. 7
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $419 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
CA $419
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug. 24 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Sun, Sep. 7, priced at CA $419 found 20 hours ago
Air Transat
Mon, Aug. 25 - Thu, Aug. 28
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $421 Roundtrip, just found
CA $421
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air Transat flight, departing Mon, Aug. 25 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Thu, Aug. 28, priced at CA $421 just found
WestJet
Sat, Sep. 20 - Sun, Sep. 21
YQT
Thunder Bay
YOW
Ottawa
CA $721 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $721
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Sat, Sep. 20 from Thunder Bay to Ottawa, returning Sun, Sep. 21, priced at CA $721 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Ottawa (YOW)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $294 - CA $638 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa (YQT - YOW) route information
Origin airport
Thunder Bay Intl.
Destination airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Roundtrip price
CA $365
Distance
1083 km
Average flight time
2 hours 12 mins

Thunder Bay to Ottawa Flights

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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 Thunder Bay to Ottawa today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Thunder Bay Intl., YQT to Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Ottawa from Thunder Bay currently is just CA $396 rising to CA $721.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Ottawa  
  • 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 Ottawa from Thunder Bay 

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 Ottawa with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport to Ottawa Intl. Airport?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price listed for a round-trip flight from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport to YOW was CA $396. Cheap fares don't last long, 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 Thunder Bay Intl. Airport (YQT) to Ottawa International Airport?
Most flights can be cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do need to cancel your vacation, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from YQT to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) that have flexible change policies?
Plenty of airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference in the ticket price. When looking for YQT to Ottawa Intl. Airport flights, you'll find a "No change fees" box for you to pick.
How many hours is the flight from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport (YQT) to Ottawa International Airport?
Recline your seat, select a movie and 4 hours and 50 minutes will fly by before you know it. That's how long it takes to jet to YOW from YQT.
How far is the flight from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
It's only 1,100 kilometres between YQT and Ottawa Intl. Airport. It's quite possible that you'll spend more time getting to and from the airport than you will actually flying!
Which airlines fly direct from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport (YQT) to Ottawa International Airport?
Porter Airlines (PD) will fly you from Thunder Bay Intl. Airport (YQT) to Ottawa International Airport safely and comfortably. You can choose from 39 direct flights each month along this route.
Are YQT to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Fares from YQT to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) are available up to 12 months prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally pick up a fantastic last-minute deal, it's not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more options — and you can avoid getting caught in the dreaded middle seat! We're always updating our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.

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