International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Iqaluit
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Iqaluit Airport (YFB). 1,303 miles, connecting flights only.
YOW to YFB at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,303 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 3h 5mif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Ottawa to Iqaluit
Round trips from $157
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Ottawa to Iqaluit
No nonstop service: 2 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- New York (JFK)DL1 airline
- Cleveland (CLE)F91 airline
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between YOW and YFB. Every itinerary connects, most often through JFK or CLE, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $157; September 2026 is the most expensive at $220 and up, a difference of $63 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Ottawa to IqaluitOttawa to Iqaluit: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Iqaluit?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Ottawa (YOW) to Iqaluit (YFB) takes 3h 5m of flying plus a layover, usually 6h 5m or more door to door across 1,303 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to YFB?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Ottawa (YOW) and Iqaluit (YFB). The most common connections are through JFK and CLE.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Iqaluit?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Iqaluit (YFB), starting at $157 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Iqaluit flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Iqaluit?
Iqaluit is in the same time zone as Ottawa, so there is no clock change. YOW is on America/Toronto time and YFB on America/Iqaluit time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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