Ottawa to Thunder Bay (YOW–YQT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD2355
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:55 PM
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9:25 PM
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2h 30m
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PD2350
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:00 AM
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PD2352
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
11:50 AM
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Ottawa to Thunder Bay
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 678 mi 2h 30m nonstop -1h behind 7 1-stop hubs

YOW–YQT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YOW Routes YQT Routes YOW Live Flights YQT Live Flights YOW Delays YQT Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH8D 2h30 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YQT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YHM ~4h 53m IAD ~5h 9m YYZ ~13h 41m YTZ ~15h 53m YWG ~17h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
52
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YQT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQT → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YQT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YQT: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Thunder Bay.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Facts

YOW–YQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Thunder Bay route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,091 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 678 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YQT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, IAD, YYZ, YTZ, YWG, PUJ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Thunder Bay is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YQT to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YOW to YQT

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YQT ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.