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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa from C$ 202

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — YOW
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa are usually found in January or November, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 394

One-way from

C$ 202

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 446
8/5-11/5
  • 8/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 13m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Ottawa
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 7/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 3h 33m total
  • Washington, D.C. to Ottawa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (C$ 9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Thu 8/54:20 p.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/55:55 a.m.YOW - IAD
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 394
Thu 1/54:20 p.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop4h 43mPorter Airlines
Wed 7/510:15 a.m.YOW - IAD
1 stop4h 51mPorter Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 421
Thu 8/512:55 p.m.DCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mAir Canada
Sun 11/510:25 a.m.YOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4C$ 446
Thu 8/59:45 a.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop4h 05mAir Canada
Sun 11/57:29 p.m.YOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4C$ 449
Mon 26/56:59 a.m.DCA - YOW
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/55:55 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 466
Thu 1/56:50 a.m.BWI - YOW
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/54:40 p.m.YOW - BWI
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 499
Tue 6/51:55 p.m.DCA - YOW
2 stops10h 27mWestJet
Thu 8/55:55 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops10h 25mWestJet
Deal found 15/4C$ 637
Mon 26/56:45 p.m.IAD - YOW
2 stops21h 35mWestJet
Fri 30/56:00 a.m.YOW - IAD
1 stop11h 54mWestJet
Deal found 14/4C$ 741
Wed 18/63:40 p.m.IAD - YOW
1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/66:12 a.m.YOW - IAD
2 stops10h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 765
Thu 1/512:55 p.m.DCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mLufthansa
Mon 5/510:25 a.m.YOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4C$ 904
Wed 18/611:10 a.m.DCA - YOW
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 25/66:30 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 914
Fri 25/410:00 a.m.DCA - YOW
2 stops14h 09mDelta
Tue 29/45:55 a.m.YOW - DCA
2 stops16h 55mDelta
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,149

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Washington, D.C.

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/5

4:20 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop8h 02m

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

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

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 394

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/5

4:20 p.m.-9:03 p.m.

1 stop4h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 7/5

10:15 a.m.-3:06 p.m.

1 stop4h 51m

C$ 421

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/5

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

Nonstop1h 32m

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

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

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 446

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/5

9:45 a.m.-1:50 p.m.

1 stop4h 05m

Ottawa

Sun 11/5

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

Nonstop1h 44m

C$ 449

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/5

6:59 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop17h 23m

Ottawa

Thu 29/5

5:55 a.m.-3:49 p.m.

2 stops9h 54m

C$ 466

BaltimoreOttawa

BWI - YOW

BWIYOW

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/5

6:50 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop10h 25m

Ottawa

Wed 7/5

4:40 p.m.-7:31 a.m.

1 stop14h 51m

C$ 499

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/5

1:55 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops10h 27m

Ottawa

Thu 8/5

5:55 a.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops10h 25m

C$ 637

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/5

6:45 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops21h 35m

Ottawa

Fri 30/5

6:00 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop11h 54m

C$ 741

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 18/6

3:40 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop6h 25m

Ottawa

Wed 25/6

6:12 a.m.-4:18 p.m.

2 stops10h 06m

C$ 765

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/5

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

Nonstop1h 32m

Ottawa

Mon 5/5

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

Nonstop1h 36m

C$ 904

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 WAS to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. 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 15 April 2025.

The most flights from WAS to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 50.0 - 93.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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?

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from Washington, D.C.?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. 2 airlines have flights to Ottawa from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 8 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa is Porter Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 421 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air Canada and WestJet, starting at C$ 446 and C$ 637 round-trip. Porter Airlines is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 202 on Porter Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from C$ 220 and WestJet from C$ 289 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa 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 Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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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