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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £223. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.£96 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Thunder Bay on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £96, select.
Ottawa.£99 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Thunder Bay on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £99, select.
Ottawa.£100 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £100, select.
Ottawa.£101 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.
Ottawa.£111 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Thunder Bay on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £111, select.
Ottawa.£114 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £114, select.
Ottawa.£115 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £115, select.
Ottawa.£164 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £164, select.
Ottawa.£165 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Thunder Bay on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £165, select.
Ottawa.£179 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £179, select.
Ottawa.£198 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Thunder Bay on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £198, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Thunder Bay to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from £115
May
from £96
Jun
from £99
Jul
from £111
Aug
from £165
Sep
from £164
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Direct flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

Alternative Thunder Bay to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Thunder Bay to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa International

7 miles from central Ottawa
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Ottawa Gatineau

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Thunder Bay to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£96
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time2 hrs, 13 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week42

Finding cheap flights from Thunder Bay to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Thunder Bay to Ottawa is £223. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 13 minutes is the average flight time from Thunder Bay to Ottawa.
Air Transat, Porter Airlines and Porter Airlines Inc fly direct from Thunder Bay to Ottawa.
As of April 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Thunder Bay to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Thunder Bay to Ottawa is usually May.
If you're flying from Thunder Bay Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 7.0 miles away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from £223.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Thunder Bay Airport to Ottawa on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 13 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 6°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Porter Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Travelling from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa is 2 hours 25 minutes.

  • Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Thunder Bay (the location of Thunder Bay International Airport).

  • With 13 weekly flights between the two airports, Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most popular route. Porter Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from YQT to YOW is with Porter Airlines at 15:00.

  • To avoid rushing for your YQT to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.

  • Direct Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll step off the plane.

  • Porter Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa.

  • Travelling from central Thunder Bay to YQT takes about 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kms (3 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a hotel close to YQT? If you've booked an early flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights leaving Thunder Bay International Airport, 59.73% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Ottawa

  • £96 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa flight. A return plane ticket starts from £223. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Book one month before your departure date. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YQT to Ottawa.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to keep checking in to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from YQT to Ottawa.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kms (15 miles). It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Stay just a quick transfer away if you're jetting in on a late flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is a comfortable option close to YND. Or check in and get some rest at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before continuing to your final destination.

  • Start your adventure sooner with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Ottawa that most tourists miss.

  • Reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from YQT to Ottawa. If you're planning to travel during peak season, book even earlier to secure the best deal.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 13 kms (8 miles) from central Ottawa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to drop your things at near YOW. Kick back and get cosy after your YQT to Ottawa flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Check out the availability and rates from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at YOW can get you a lower rate.

  • The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Before scheduling your flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YQT to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • After booking your flight from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are attractions you won't want to skip in Ottawa.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've visited Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 354 kms (220 miles) south-west to Toronto to tick off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

Plan the rest of your trip from Thunder Bay to Ottawa

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