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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay from C$ 243

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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YQT
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Ottawa to Thunder Bay are usually found in February or October, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay (YQT). 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 23 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 415

One-way from

C$ 243

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 431

Good round-trip deal

C$ 402 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 343 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 23/4-27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Thunder Bay
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 27/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 43m total
  • Ottawa to Thunder Bay
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2025.

Sun 23/39:25 a.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/312:35 p.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 466
Wed 12/39:25 a.m.YOW - YQT
Nonstop2h 29mPorter Airlines
Wed 19/36:00 a.m.YQT - YOW
Nonstop2h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 22/2C$ 525
Wed 12/35:45 p.m.YOW - YQT
2 stops21h 35mWestJet
Wed 19/33:50 p.m.YQT - YOW
2 stops32h 54mWestJet
Deal found 22/2C$ 1,221

Find flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay 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 23 February 2025.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Thunder Bay

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Sun 23/3

9:25 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

Thunder Bay

Sun 30/3

12:35 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 466

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 12/3

9:25 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

Nonstop2h 29m

Thunder Bay

Wed 19/3

6:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 15m

C$ 525

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 12/3

5:45 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 35m

Thunder Bay

Wed 19/3

3:50 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops32h 54m

C$ 1,221

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

5:55 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop16h 35m

C$ 307

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

6:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 363

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

6:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 394

OttawaThunder Bay

YOW - YQT

YOWYQT

Ottawa

Wed 28/5

7:15 p.m.-2:49 p.m.

3 stops19h 34m

C$ 449

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

Booking 35 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 307). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Thunder Bay

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 February 2025.

The most flights from YOW to YQT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Thunder Bay by month

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

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.

Temperature in Thunder Bay by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Thunder Bay

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Thunder Bay. 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 Thunder Bay. Reviews last updated 23 February 2025.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Air Transat
7.8
Good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,796 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    To fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay, you need to book a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Thunder Bay (YQT). Nonstop flights to Thunder Bay from Ottawa take 2h 20m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Thunder Bay flight route?

    Flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay have been viewed 165 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Porter Airlines, at C$ 415, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be WestJet. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Thunder Bay one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 243 on Porter Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Transat from C$ 262 and WestJet from C$ 465 one-way.

  • 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 (50%), Porter Airlines (50%) and Air Transat (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay? While on average our users pay C$ 457, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 201. The most popular route (Ottawa - Thunder Bay), is priced around C$ 418.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Thunder Bay (average of C$ 207). Flying from Ottawa to Thunder Bay in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 307). 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 Thunder Bay

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. 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 23 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 366AverageC$ 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 392AverageC$ 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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