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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Montreal from C$ 173

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YMQ
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Montreal

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Montreal (YMQ). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 358

One-way from

C$ 173

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 848

Good round-trip deal

C$ 871 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 331 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 1/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 6h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Montreal
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 23/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Montreal
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Montreal (YMQ).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montreal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Montreal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 1/54:40 p.m.YOW - YUL
1 stop3h 17mPorter Airlines
Fri 9/57:00 a.m.YUL - YOW
1 stop3h 28mPorter Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 358
Tue 6/55:55 a.m.YOW - YUL
1 stop18h 42mWestJet
Tue 13/56:45 a.m.YUL - YOW
1 stop17h 37mWestJet
Deal found 23/3C$ 360
Fri 18/45:55 a.m.YOW - YUL
1 stop9h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/410:45 a.m.YUL - YOW
1 stop3h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 440
Thu 8/59:05 a.m.YOW - YUL
Nonstop0h 45mAir Canada
Thu 15/59:20 p.m.YUL - YOW
Nonstop0h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 907

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Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Montreal

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Thu 1/5

4:40 p.m.-7:57 p.m.

1 stop3h 17m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 9/5

7:00 a.m.-10:28 a.m.

1 stop3h 28m

C$ 358

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Tue 6/5

5:55 a.m.-12:37 a.m.

1 stop18h 42m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 13/5

6:45 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop17h 37m

C$ 360

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Fri 18/4

5:55 a.m.-3:17 p.m.

1 stop9h 22m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 30/4

10:45 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop3h 19m

C$ 440

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Thu 8/5

9:05 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

Nonstop0h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 15/5

9:20 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

Nonstop0h 47m

C$ 907

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Wed 23/4

5:55 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop18h 44m

C$ 173

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Fri 23/5

4:40 p.m.-12:37 a.m.

1 stop7h 57m

C$ 221

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Mon 14/4

7:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 245

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Thu 22/5

8:55 p.m.-9:41 p.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

C$ 368

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Montreal

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Montreal

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Montreal (average of C$ 241). Flying from Ottawa to Montreal in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 317). 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 YMQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Montreal in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Montreal. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from YOW to YMQ are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Montreal by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Montreal ranges from 64.0 - 111.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 111.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Montreal when rainfall is around 64.0 mm.

Temperature in Montreal by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Montreal, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -9.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Montreal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. 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 Montreal. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada from Ottawa to Montreal have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,785 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,952 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Food

7.6

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Related info for your journey

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

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Montreal. 1 airline have flights from Ottawa to Montreal on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Montreal should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Montreal per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Montreal round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 358, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to Montreal and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from WestJet and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 360 and C$ 907, respectively. These flights start at 61% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Montreal one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 173. However, be on the lookout for offers from Porter Airlines and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Ottawa to Montreal for a low price.

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

    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 Montreal on time: Air Canada Rouge (78%), Air Canada (71%), SWISS (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montreal?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 223. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl) can be booked for C$ 358 on average our data indicates C$ 4,274 when flying from Ottawa to Montreal.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Montreal (average of C$ 241). Flying from Ottawa to Montreal in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 317). 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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Top airline flying from Ottawa to Montreal

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 468AverageC$ 1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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