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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edmonton

YOW — YEG
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Ottawa to Edmonton are usually found in January or November, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Edmonton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 217

Good round-trip deal

C$ 189 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 92 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 26% potential increase in price (C$ 149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (YEA).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (YEA).

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Edmonton

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to Edmonton including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Edmonton may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (average of C$ 138). Flying from Ottawa to Edmonton in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 232). 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 YEA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Edmonton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Edmonton. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Edmonton flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Edmonton by month

Plan your trip to Edmonton by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edmonton ranges from 12.0 - 96.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 96.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Edmonton when rainfall is around 12.0 mm.

Temperature in Edmonton by month

Plan your trip to Edmonton by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edmonton, 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 16.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -12.0 C).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Edmonton. 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 Edmonton?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton. On average, Ottawa has 2 outbound flights to Edmonton per day from 4 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Edmonton are Air France (65%), WestJet (52%) and Porter Airlines (34%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Edmonton that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Edmonton 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 Edmonton?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (average of C$ 138). Flying from Ottawa to Edmonton in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 232). 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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Fly from Ottawa to Edmonton on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Edmonton

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Edmonton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 128AverageC$ 239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 135AverageC$ 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 137AverageC$ 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 189AverageC$ 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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