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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Halifax to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 6:40 pm and lands at 9:00 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Halifax to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Halifax to Ottawa takes 2h 20m, covering 1,535 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa range from C$ 430 to C$ 609, with an average of C$ 512 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 430 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 36% above the C$ 512 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 427 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 522 for direct.

Air Canada is the only airline operating Halifax to Ottawa flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 E2 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Halifax to Ottawa flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 428 to C$ 1,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Halifax to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 308, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Halifax to Ottawa usually depart from Halifax Intl (YHZ) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Halifax to Ottawa route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

One-stop flights from Halifax to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 77% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Halifax to Ottawa. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 455 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 531, a difference of C$ 76.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Halifax and Ottawa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 5h 24m via Toronto Island (YTZ) and 7h 54m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Ottawa is 1 hour behind Halifax (Eastern Time vs Atlantic Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are National Arts Centre, Shaw Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Halifax to Ottawa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

You can take the city bus to the city center. The bus ticket station is on level 1 and the bus picks up passengers outside of the airport at Pillars 9-10 and Pillars 13-16. The ride should take about 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can hail a taxi. There is a taxi stand outside the main door of the arrival hall.

Yes, there are lounges at both airports where you can relax and enjoy a little privacy. There is an Air Canada-Maple Leaf Lounge at both the Halifax and Ottawa Airports. This lounge offers complimentary snacks, comfortable seating, and reading materials including local newspapers and magazines. At the Ottawa International Airport, you can pay for entrance to the Aspire Lounge where you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages as well as great views of arriving and departing planes, a work area with wi-fi access, and a wide selection of books.

Yes, passenger drop-off and pickup are permitted at Halifax Airport. The drop-off/pickup area is right outside the terminal building. Simply follow the signs to get there. However, if you plan to drive yourself, you can park your car in the multilevel parking lot adjacent to the terminal. There is also a park and fly lot where you can leave your car if you're travelling on a budget. In this case, you'll park your car and then catch the shuttle to the airport.

Yes, you can. There are several rental car agencies at the Ottawa International Airport, including Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, and National. They are located on Level 1 of the parking garage.