Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife from C$ 574

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YZF
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Ottawa to Yellowknife are usually found in February or January, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 660

One-way from

C$ 574

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 339
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/4-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 17m total
  • Ottawa to Yellowknife
Search Deals
7/3
  • 7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 47m total
  • Ottawa to Yellowknife
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (C$ 184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (C$ 69 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Yellowknife

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 21 February 2025.

Wed 16/48:10 p.m.YOW - YZF
2 stops19h 28mWestJet
Mon 21/42:30 p.m.YZF - YOW
2 stops26h 49mWestJet
Deal found 20/2C$ 660
Thu 27/37:20 p.m.YOW - YZF
1 stop27h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/45:10 p.m.YZF - YOW
2 stops24h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2C$ 801
Mon 3/310:05 a.m.YOW - YZF
2 stops12h 47mAir Canada
Thu 6/312:45 a.m.YZF - YOW
1 stop6h 32mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2C$ 1,455

Find flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Yellowknife

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Wed 16/4

8:10 p.m.-1:38 p.m.

2 stops19h 28m

Yellowknife

Mon 21/4

2:30 p.m.-7:19 p.m.

2 stops26h 49m

C$ 660

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Thu 27/3

7:20 p.m.-8:52 p.m.

1 stop27h 32m

Yellowknife

Thu 3/4

5:10 p.m.-7:19 p.m.

2 stops24h 09m

C$ 801

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Mon 3/3

10:05 a.m.-8:52 p.m.

2 stops12h 47m

Yellowknife

Thu 6/3

12:45 a.m.-9:17 a.m.

1 stop6h 32m

C$ 1,455

OttawaYellowknife

YOW - YZF

YOWYZF

Ottawa

Fri 7/3

2:50 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

3 stops33h 47m

C$ 574

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Yellowknife

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Yellowknife from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife

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

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 14 February 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$ 522). 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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,800 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,800 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,800 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,756 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,800 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.2

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.1

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Yellowknife. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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$ 660, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Yellowknife. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada.

  • 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$ 522). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to Yellowknife

Discover the top 3 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 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 222AverageC$ 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Search WestJet flights
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 296AverageC$ 1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Search Air Canada flights
Canadian NorthCheapestC$ 648AverageC$ 688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time48%
Search Canadian North flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travelers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Ottawa to Yellowknife?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Ottawa to Yellowknife become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Yellowknife from Ottawa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.