Cheap flights to Ottawa
29 cities have regular scheduled flights to Ottawa (YOW). 20 airlines fly to the city, from major international carriers to budget low-cost options. Most flights depart from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, New York City. Compare fares, choose the best option and book your tickets online at the best price. Enter your departure city above to find flights and check prices.
Winnipeg — Ottawa
Toronto — Ottawa
New York City — Montreal
Calgary — Ottawa
Edmonton — Ottawa
Montreal — Toronto
Vancouver — Kelowna
Halifax — Toronto
Washington, D.C. — Toronto
Fredericton — Ottawa
Cancun — Ottawa
Orlando — Ottawa
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CanadaFlight insights to Ottawa
Data-driven trends for direct flights to Ottawa — how often airlines fly, where passengers come from, and typical fares and flight times.
Most frequent departure cities
The most frequent direct routes to Ottawa come from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Toronto leads with around 649 flights a week.
- Toronto649 flights/week
- Montreal236 flights/week
- Halifax183 flights/week
- Calgary129 flights/week
- New York City126 flights/week
Top departure countries
Most direct flights to Ottawa depart from Canada, United States and Mexico. Canada alone accounts for about 79% of all direct routes.
- Canadaavg $137
- United Statesavg $149
- Mexicoavg $190
- Dominican Republicavg $285
- United Kingdomavg $362
Direct routes & fares
Popular non-stop routes to Ottawa range from Halifax at $19 to New York City at $115 — a quick way to compare direct-flight fares.
- Torontofrom $77
- Montrealfrom $73
- Halifaxfrom $19
- Calgaryfrom $114
- New York Cityfrom $115
Cheapest departure cities
The cheapest places to fly to Ottawa from right now are Halifax from $19, Montreal from $73 and Toronto from $77.
Longest direct flights
The longest direct flight to Ottawa is from Paris at about 7h 46m, followed by London (7h 24m) and Vancouver (5h 3m).
- Paris7h 46m
- London7h 24m
- Vancouver5h 3m
- Yellowknife4h 28m
- Punta Cana4h 25m
Frequently asked questions
- Which cities have flights to Ottawa?
- There are 29+ cities with regular flights to Ottawa, from major international hubs to nearby regional airports. Pick your departure city to compare fares and book.
- Where do most flights to Ottawa depart from?
- Most travelers fly to Ottawa from Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary, New York City. These routes have the highest flight frequency and passenger traffic, so fares are usually competitive.
- How many airlines fly to Ottawa?
- 20 airlines operate flights to Ottawa, ranging from major international carriers to budget low-cost airlines. Competition helps keep fares affordable.
- When is the best time to book flights to Ottawa?
- For short-haul routes, booking 4–8 weeks ahead usually gives the best prices. For long-haul flights, aim for 2–3 months ahead. Prices also drop in off-peak seasons and for midweek departures.
- How to find cheap flights to Ottawa?
- Compare offers from multiple airlines, use flexible dates and set up price alerts. Our platform lets you track price trends and choose the best time to buy your tickets.