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Cheap flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia from C$ 229

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — IAD
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated 22 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 380

One-way from

C$ 229

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 453

Good round-trip deal

C$ 464 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 263 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 5/6-8/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 8h 14m total
  • Ottawa to District of Columbia
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 31m total
  • Ottawa to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia.

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 April 2025.

Thu 5/67:00 a.m.YOW - IAD
1 stop3h 16mPorter Airlines
Sun 8/611:35 a.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop4h 58mPorter Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 380
Mon 2/66:00 a.m.YOW - DCA
1 stop4h 19mAir Canada
Fri 6/66:00 a.m.DCA - YOW
1 stop4h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 21/4C$ 403
Sat 17/57:29 p.m.YOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 44mAir Canada
Sat 7/68:18 a.m.IAD - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 21/4C$ 453
Wed 14/55:55 a.m.YOW - IAD
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/511:35 a.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 492
Thu 5/610:25 a.m.YOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/612:55 p.m.DCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4C$ 499
Wed 30/45:50 p.m.YOW - IAD
2 stops13h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/53:27 p.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 649
Mon 2/65:55 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops17h 20mWestJet
Fri 6/66:05 a.m.DCA - YOW
2 stops18h 17mWestJet
Deal found 21/4C$ 655
Tue 17/65:15 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops9h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 20/66:59 a.m.DCA - YOW
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4C$ 793
Fri 15/85:55 a.m.YOW - IAD
2 stops17h 04mWestJet
Sat 23/86:10 a.m.IAD - YOW
2 stops18h 12mWestJet
Deal found 22/4C$ 833
Sat 17/56:05 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops12h 42mDelta
Sat 7/62:00 p.m.DCA - YOW
2 stops10h 22mDelta
Deal found 21/4C$ 1,202
Mon 2/65:55 a.m.YOW - IAD
2 stops10h 49mDelta
Fri 6/69:40 a.m.IAD - YOW
2 stops14h 42mDelta
Deal found 21/4C$ 1,326

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Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Thu 5/6

7:00 a.m.-10:16 a.m.

1 stop3h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/6

11:35 a.m.-4:33 p.m.

1 stop4h 58m

C$ 380

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

6:00 a.m.-10:19 a.m.

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

6:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop4h 25m

C$ 403

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sat 17/5

7:29 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/6

8:18 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 453

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Wed 14/5

5:55 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

1 stop9h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 19/5

11:35 a.m.-4:33 p.m.

1 stop4h 58m

C$ 492

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 5/6

10:25 a.m.-12:01 p.m.

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/6

12:55 p.m.-2:27 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

C$ 499

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

5:55 a.m.-11:15 p.m.

2 stops17h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/6

6:05 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops18h 17m

C$ 655

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

5:50 p.m.-7:04 a.m.

2 stops13h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/6

12:35 p.m.-4:43 p.m.

1 stop4h 08m

C$ 729

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Tue 17/6

5:15 a.m.-2:52 p.m.

2 stops9h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 20/6

6:59 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop6h 11m

C$ 793

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Fri 15/8

5:55 a.m.-10:59 p.m.

2 stops17h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/8

6:10 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops18h 12m

C$ 833

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Sat 17/5

6:05 a.m.-6:47 p.m.

2 stops12h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/6

2:00 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops10h 22m

C$ 1,202

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of C$ 256). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 April 2025.

The most flights from YOW to USDC are scheduled on a Saturday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated 22 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
8.0
Very good

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to District of Columbia from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10.6 km from the centre of Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to District of Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 229. Air Canada flights start at C$ 262 while deals on WestJet start at C$ 325 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Ottawa to District of Columbia on time: Avianca (89%), GoJet (69%), Air Canada (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 231. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for C$ 437 on average our data indicates C$ 874 when flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of C$ 256). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 352). 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.

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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 207AverageC$ 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 296AverageC$ 541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 355AverageC$ 424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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