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

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PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:00 AM
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8:15 AM
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2h 15m
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
11:50 AM
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
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2h 30m
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Thunder Bay to Ottawa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 678 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

YQT–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 678 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQT–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 14 DH4, DH8D 2h10-2h15 75% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (14 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, YQT to YOW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YQT to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YHM ~4h 36m YUL ~4h 46m YTZ ~10h 9m YYZ ~14h 21m YWG ~23h 4m
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
YQT → YOW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
37%
Return
YOW → YQT
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
44%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQT delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Thunder Bay, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
678 mi / 1,091 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m.
Facts

YQT–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Thunder Bay to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance678 mi / 1,091 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: YQT
Full nameThunder Bay International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQT / CYQT
TimezoneAmerica/Atikokan
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation653 ft / 199 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQT to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 678 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YQT to YOW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YUL, YTZ, YYZ, YWG and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Thunder Bay.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YQT 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 YQT to YOW

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YQT to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQT to YOW ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 678 miles (1,091 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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