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C$ 81+ Cheap flights to Ottawa

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Locate flights to Ottawa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 503,521 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2024.

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Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 27/11

11:00 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

Nonstop1h 10m

C$ 85

TorontoOttawa

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YTZYOW

Toronto Island

Sat 7/12

5:15 p.m.-6:11 p.m.

Nonstop0h 56m

C$ 107

TorontoOttawa

YYZ - YOW

YYZYOW

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 10/1

12:30 a.m.-1:37 a.m.

Nonstop1h 07m

C$ 181

TorontoOttawa

YYZ - YOW

YYZYOW

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 26/11

9:00 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop11h 50m

C$ 197

TorontoOttawa

YTZ - YOW

YTZYOW

Toronto Island

Wed 27/11

4:10 p.m.-5:06 p.m.

Nonstop0h 56m

C$ 206

TorontoOttawa

YYZ - YOW

YYZYOW

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 4/12

5:10 p.m.-6:22 p.m.

Nonstop1h 12m

C$ 124

TorontoOttawa

YTZ - YOW

YTZYOW

Toronto Island

Sun 24/11

10:20 a.m.-11:16 a.m.

Nonstop0h 56m

C$ 204

HamiltonOttawa

YHM - YOW

YHMYOW

Hamilton

Tue 10/12

5:00 a.m.-10:37 a.m.

1 stop5h 37m

C$ 211

HamiltonOttawa

YHM - YOW

YHMYOW

Hamilton

Tue 10/12

6:05 p.m.-1:51 p.m.

1 stop19h 46m

C$ 243

HamiltonOttawa

YHM - YOW

YHMYOW

Hamilton

Tue 7/1

6:05 p.m.-4:48 p.m.

1 stop22h 43m

C$ 271

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Flights to Ottawa in 2024

Find the latest flights to Ottawa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 503,521 searches and data was last updated on 4 November 2024.

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C$ 137

One-way from

C$ 81

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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 16/1-19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Toronto to Ottawa
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 1/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 10m total
  • Toronto to Ottawa
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
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Thu 28/1111:00 p.m.YYZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 10mWestJet
Sun 1/125:55 a.m.YOW - YYZ
Nonstop1h 25mWestJet
Deal found 3/11C$ 151
Wed 4/125:10 p.m.YYZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 12mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/125:55 a.m.YOW - YYZ
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 218
Wed 4/124:10 p.m.YTZ - YOW
Nonstop0h 56mPorter Airlines
Wed 11/1211:50 a.m.YOW - YTZ
Nonstop1h 08mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 250
Tue 3/122:00 p.m.YYZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 12mPorter Airlines
Tue 3/125:25 p.m.YOW - YYZ
Nonstop1h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 262
Thu 19/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - YOW
Nonstop1h 07mAir Canada
Tue 31/1211:35 a.m.YOW - YYZ
Nonstop1h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11C$ 326
Sun 1/123:35 p.m.YTZ - YOW
3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/125:45 p.m.YOW - YTZ
Nonstop1h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11C$ 536
Wed 4/126:05 p.m.YHM - YOW
1 stop19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/126:15 a.m.YOW - YHM
1 stop10h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11C$ 540
Fri 15/1110:20 a.m.YTZ - YOW
Nonstop0h 56mAir Canada
Sun 17/118:30 a.m.YOW - YTZ
Nonstop1h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/11C$ 565
Wed 4/126:05 p.m.YHM - YOW
2 stops11h 28mWestJet
Thu 12/126:15 a.m.YOW - YHM
1 stop10h 58mWestJet
Deal found 3/11C$ 669
Sun 10/117:00 a.m.YTZ - YOW
Nonstop0h 56mAir Transat
Sun 10/1110:10 a.m.YOW - YTZ
Nonstop1h 08mAir Transat
Deal found 3/11C$ 721

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Travel insights for flights to Ottawa

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When is the best time to book a flight to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Toronto to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 1 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Ottawa, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Ottawa takes 7 hours 17 minutes. Flights to Ottawa from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Ottawa should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Ottawa

The most flights from Toronto to Ottawa are scheduled on a Sunday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Ottawa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Ottawa are WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines.

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 4 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada to Ottawa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.8
Good
387 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable, and in my opinion unsuitable for long haul. There wasn't an air vent above the seats as one would expect and is standard on almost all other planes. Food was the bare minimum, with a snack being a single small piece of sweet bread!

7.8
Good
387 reviews
7.8
Good
387 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable, and in my opinion unsuitable for long haul. There wasn't an air vent above the seats as one would expect and is standard on almost all other planes. Food was the bare minimum, with a snack being a single small piece of sweet bread!

7.7
Good
293 reviews
7.8
Good
387 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable, and in my opinion unsuitable for long haul. There wasn't an air vent above the seats as one would expect and is standard on almost all other planes. Food was the bare minimum, with a snack being a single small piece of sweet bread!

7.3
Good
2,803 reviews
7.8
Good
387 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable, and in my opinion unsuitable for long haul. There wasn't an air vent above the seats as one would expect and is standard on almost all other planes. Food was the bare minimum, with a snack being a single small piece of sweet bread!

7.0
Good
8,123 reviews
7.8
Good
387 reviews

Food

6.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable, and in my opinion unsuitable for long haul. There wasn't an air vent above the seats as one would expect and is standard on almost all other planes. Food was the bare minimum, with a snack being a single small piece of sweet bread!

When to fly to Ottawa

As with most cities, Ottawa is a year-round destination with something to do even in the depths of winter. However, winter can get very cold — in January, Ottawa ranks as the third-coldest capital in the world (after Ulan Baatar and Astana). If you can brave the cold, cheap trips to Ottawa and discounted hotel rates are available otherwise, book Ottawa flights during the summer months when the temperatures are relatively warm. The average July temperature is around 26C.

Peak Season

The most popular season to visit Ottawa is during its summer, roughly from June to late August.

Off season

Winter time (November through February) is the least popular time to visit Ottawa. Cheap flights to Ottawa are found in spring and fall as temperatures and weather are unpredictable. Heavy snow has been known to fall as late as May. However, there is still much to do in the city: most attractions are open year-round and there are annual events and festivals taking place.

Overview

Canadian travellers booking flights to Ottawa not only go to explore Canada’s capital city, but a trip to Ottawa is also a historical and cultural experience. Ottawa was chosen as capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria and since then has welcomed millions of tourists each year. The city is located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite the French-speaking city of Hull and less than an hour’s drive from the border with the States. Ottawa itself is bilingual, with most residents speaking both French and English, so it’s likely you’ll hear a few different dialects on your Ottawa flight.

It’s only the fourth-largest city in Canada, but Ottawa packs a lot of sightseeing into this compact province. Bring your walking shoes with you – once you leave your Ottawa flight the best way to see the attractions and tourist destinations is to walk the city. The country’s parliament is housed in three spectacular gothic buildings perched atop Parliament Hill on the west side of the Rideau Canal. Museums, galleries and theatres occupy the cultural centre, including the National Gallery, the Museum of Civilization and the National Libraries. Eco-friendly travellers will be quiet pleased with Ottawa – it’s ranked one of the country’s greenest cities, with many public parks and spaces easily accessible, including a lush surrounding countryside waiting to be explored.

Ottawa climate

Ottawa has a vast range of temperatures between summer and winter, and is subject to unpredictable weather conditions. Winters are generally snowy and icy. Temperatures in winter can drop as low as -25 degrees Celsius at night, but averages are misleading because days can be much warmer. Ice storms can occur. Summer weather in Ottawa is warm and humid, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees fairly often, sometimes as early as April and as late as October. Summers are usually short, though, and spring and autumn are unpredictable, with early or late snowfalls possible or even unseasonal heat waves.

Getting around Ottawa

The easiest way to get around Ottawa is by foot. Most of the city’s attractions are close to each other. If you don’t feel like a walk, you can hop on the O-Train, a light rail transit system covering eight kilometres. The buses are an excellent option, since there are many routes and the buses move quickly through traffic in dedicated bus lanes. Taxis are cheap and accessible, and you can also take summer boats on the Rideau Canal.    

What is good to know if travelling to Ottawa?

  • The annual Canadian Tulip Festival is the largest of its kind in the world, and takes place every May through Ottawa and Gatineau. The festival dates back to 1945, when Queen Juliana of the Netherlands gave a gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada. Today, the festival showcases tulips throughout the city, with more than three million tulips on display for ten days in May.
  • Canada Day, on July 1, is celebrated best in the country’s capital. Major events take place throughout the city, but the focus of the entertainments are (understandably) on Parliament Hill. Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets to celebrate with concerts, street displays and fireworks in the evening.
  • Parliament Hill is the first spot most tourists visit. Don’t miss the sound and light show which runs on summer evenings. Half an hour long, the film about Canada is projected onto the Parliament Buildings accompanied by fantastic lighting effects. The show is free and no booking or tickets are required.
  • The Byward Market, east of downtown, is a huge neighbourhood, characterized by its open air market stalls. Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and art are all on sale in the stalls, while the surrounding shops have become increasingly boutique in recent years. Visit during the day for some shopping or browsing, or at night time for some of Ottawa’s best restaurants, bars and clubs.
  • For open air pursuits, the Rideau Canal is one of the best spots. Boat trips are available, for views of the city by water. These can usually be arranged at your hotel or at the canal. The banks of the river are popular routes for joggers and cyclists. Best of all, when the canal freezes over in the winter, it is transformed into a huge outdoor skating rink.
  • How long is the flight to Ottawa?

    Flights to Ottawa from other parts of Canada can range from about 40m-8h. Since Ottawa is in the eastern end of Ontario, near Quebec, flying in from a nearby airport like Montreal will of course put you at the shorter end of the end, with a flight likely lasting under an hour. On the other hand, flying in from as far west as Calgary will put your flight time closer to the six-hour point, especially if you have a stopover or two.

  • Where can you get direct flights to Ottawa from?

    There are many direct flights to Ottawa from cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, and to name a few. The most popular airlines servicing direct flights to Ottawa include Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air North, with many of these airlines offering multiple direct flights from major Canadian cities each day, depending on the season.

  • How do you get from Ottawa airport to the city centre?

    Ottawa has one major airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, which is about 10km south of Ottawa city centre. There are several ways to get to downtown Ottawa from the airport. Travellers will encounter numerous taxis queued up outside the arrival’s terminal, with a ride to city centre costing about C$30 and taking about 20 minutes. Local bus rides are another option, with the number 97 bus serving airport to city centre rides throughout the day. The bus will only cost you about C$3.30 and take about 30 minutes to alight at your destination. You can also rent a car from one of several national companies, or spring for a comfy limousine to serve your transport needs.

  • What are some things to do in Ottawa?

    Ottawa is a scenic city that has played an important role in Canadian history, making it filled with sites and attractions to enjoy. Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World History site, offers thrilling cruises throughout the day during the spring and summer. Visiting in the winter? No problem, you can still enjoy the canal in its winter incarnation – a massive skating rink. Ottawa’s Parliament Hill is another inspired site, being a near-replica of London’s Parliament in the UK. Get your fill of international and Canadian artworks at National Gallery, adjacent to Parliament Hill and recognizable thanks to its beautiful glass structure. Kids and adults alike adore Canadian Museum of Nature, a popular Ottawa tourist spot filled with dinosaur fossils, a bird gallery, and mammal exhibits. Spend beautiful afternoons in Gatineau Park, which consists of an historic estate, wooden pathways, year-round activities, and lush greenery galore.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Ottawa?

    No, Canadian citizens do not need a passport nor a visa to visit Ottawa as it’s part of Canada. Ensuring your passport is valid is always a great idea though, so you can easily validate your identification with airport officials as needed.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa?

    Booking a flight to Ottawa (YOW) is your only option if you intend on flying to Ottawa. It is only a 10.6 km journey from Ottawa to Ottawa’s city centre. There are 46 flights from Toronto to Ottawa per day from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Ottawa if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Ottawa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Ottawa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Flair Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Ottawa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Ottawa?

    Ottawa is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Ottawa. One-way flights to Ottawa typically cost C$ 65, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 113.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Ottawa?

    A round-trip flight to Ottawa will typically cost around C$ 249, however they can be found for as little as C$ 81.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Ottawa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Ottawa, Montreal offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 48 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Canada Science and Technology Museum?

    If being close to Canada Science and Technology Museum is important to you, you’ll want to land at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport.

  • Does Ottawa have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Ottawa can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Ottawa?

    Yes. Ottawa has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Authentic Log Cabin Rental in a Private Waterfront Setting between Ottawa, Ontario and Montreal, Québec is the closest property to Ottawa (0.0 km away from Ottawa).

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