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Cheap Flights from Halifax to Ottawa (YHZ-YOW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
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12:30 p.m. - 5:21 p.m.YHZ-YOW
5h 51m1 stop
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8:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 55mdirect
C$ 305Porter Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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8:30 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.YHZ-YOW
7h 34m1 stop
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6:25 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 35mdirect
C$ 306Porter Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
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4:55 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.YHZ-YOW
1h 50mdirect
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8:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 55mdirect
C$ 312Porter Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
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8:25 a.m. - 4:51 p.m.YHZ-YOW
9h 26m2 stops
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7:25 p.m. - 12:12 p.m.YOW-YHZ
15h 47m2 stops
C$ 313Porter Airlines
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
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6:10 a.m. - 7:19 a.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 09mdirect
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8:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 55mdirect
C$ 317Porter Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
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9:15 a.m. - 5:21 p.m.YHZ-YOW
9h 06m2 stops
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8:45 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 55mdirect
C$ 318Porter Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 21 Sep
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5:45 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YHZ-YOW
5h 40m1 stop
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7:00 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 59mdirect
C$ 325Air Canada
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Fri, 17 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
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7:15 a.m. - 8:24 a.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 09mdirect
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9:15 a.m. - 12:14 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 59mdirect
C$ 347Air Canada
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Fri, 26 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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7:15 a.m. - 8:24 a.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 09mdirect
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7:00 a.m. - 9:59 a.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 59mdirect
C$ 349Air Canada
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Sun, 14 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 7:09 a.m.YHZ-YOW
2h 09mdirect
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2:10 p.m. - 4:51 p.m.YOW-YHZ
1h 41mdirect
C$ 350
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Expert advice for your flight from Halifax to Ottawa

 
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Halifax to Ottawa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Halifax to Ottawa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Halifax to Ottawa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ottawa on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Halifax to Ottawa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Halifax to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Halifax to Ottawa is March, where tickets cost C$ 385 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 557 and C$ 513 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Halifax to Ottawa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 156
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Halifax to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Halifax to Ottawa

  • What public transportation can I take from the Ottawa International Airport to downtown Ottawa?

    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.

  • Are there VIP lounges at these two airports?

    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.

  • Can I get dropped off at the Halifax International Airport and where can I park my car if I choose to drive?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car at the Ottawa International 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Halifax to Ottawa was C$ 113 for a one-way ticket and C$ 221 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Air Canada, WestJet, Delta, American Airlines, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Halifax to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Halifax to Ottawa?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Halifax to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Halifax and Ottawa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Halifax to Ottawa?

    There are direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Halifax to Ottawa are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of C$ 454 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 566 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Halifax to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Halifax to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Halifax is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ottawa with an airline and back to Halifax with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ottawa from Halifax up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Halifax to Ottawa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 249 or less one-way and C$ 453 or less round-trip.
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a major airport in Canada and serves as a hub for Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, and Air Canada. Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the largest airport in the province of Nova Scotia. It has just one terminal, however, it is divided into three levels. Moving sidewalks and escalators make it easy to get around the airport and from one floor to another.
  • Although most flights from Halifax to Ottawa are direct, a few flights will include a plane change. If you're flying with Air Canada, the stop will be in Montreal, and with Porter Air Lines, you would change planes in Toronto. Several of these layovers will last only an hour or two.
  • On your flight back to Halifax from Ottawa, if you're travelling during the winter, you can check your coat at Ottawa Airport in the pre-security section. There is also a storage room where you can keep your luggage.
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a busy airport in Ontario. It is less than a 20-minute drive from downtown Ottawa and less than 30 minutes from Cumberland and cities in Quebec including Gatineau.
  • If you're travelling with a baby, there are nursing rooms on both Level 1 (pre-security) and Level 2 (post-security) of the Ottawa International Airport. These rooms provide privacy for breastfeeding moms. In the room, you can use the changing tables or bottle warmers. These rooms are open 24/7.

Prefer to fly direct from Halifax to Ottawa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Halifax Intl to Ottawa.
Find which airlines fly direct from Halifax Intl Airport to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Halifax Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

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Direct returns

Ottawa to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

Friday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Air Transat, +1 more

Sunday

Air Canada,Air Transat,Porter Airlines, +1 more

Air Canada,Air Transat, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Halifax to Ottawa

 
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 332 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
Airline reviews

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

2.0 MediocreKirsten, Aug 2025BOS - YOW
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There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

Three hours on the tarmac with almost zero communication from the cockpit. Not when offered a water in the interim. In my 67 years of flying all over the world the worst experience ever. The plane was half empty, however had to pay for seats to sit next to my girlfriend. Extra to take a carry on. I would never fly Porter again even for free.

All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

Flight was delayed over 2 hours, then landed at a different airport!

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

Just an evening before they canceled my ticket and offered me ticket costing 3 x times more than. I will not fall prey to these scams,Will never book through kayak now. Such a bad experience.

It’s ok just the boarding point is far too far

Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

They are a sister company with Air Transat and the two companies do not work well together. If you have any issues the two companies will blame each other and you will miss your flights. The help line does not help

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

Smooth flight Staff were courteous and welcoming upon entering and exiting the plane Pilot and crew provided frequent updates Leg space was not pleasant but manageable

Everything was good except I was a bit disappointed that I had to pay US $150 for bags.

Flight itself good .Landing at terminal3 and connections to terminal1,it is connections nightmare,specially for disable person

This flight was better than the first. Two of the flight attendants were wonderful at supporting m through nausea and vomiting through the flight. No tv, no food, very interesting. I’ve never paid for wifi (just the $3 chatting) until these 2 flights. This experience has changed my opinion on layovers. Idk if I’ll ever do one again

The seats very Uncomfortable, no meal and no entertainment for a 4Hours flight. Smooth Flight, Great Take off and landing. Superb crew!

The flight attendants were super! They created a cosy and warm flight atmosphere!

West Jet flight was cancelled and I was not notified. I found out when I tried to check in on-line. Spent 4 hours on the phone with West Jet and Just Fly trying to figure what happened.

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

Flight was delayed 3 times. Then cancelled due to pilot being timed out. They refused hotel vouchers. Gate attendants were very rude and could not help you at all.

No access to any entertainment No food other than a cookie or pretzels even tho flight was over the supper hour Seats very close together and very little leg room Staff was very good

Seats horribly uncomfortable. Air nozzles didn't work so very overheated.

Every person and every experience with Air Canada was excellent. All customer service was outstanding and done pleasantly. The notifications through their App were timely and informative. This airline shines. All other airlines should take training from them.

Better than usual. We’ve flown air Canada for years at least once or twice a year and used it to bring our Canadian American son back and forth from USA and Canada and Europe and we have had MANY bad experiences with late flights, missed connections, boarding issues, for almost 10 years. Just lots of bad experiences. This one wasn’t bad at all. It’s simply what we expected. Even though the first flight this time was 45 min late in leaving due to a maintenance issue, that didn’t mess us up. But all else was fine so we were pleased.

the seats aren't the most comfy -- too little padding and I could feel whatever the passenger behind me was doing. Otherwise, it's all good.

This flight didn't happen for me because of overbooking.

Everything was simple and easy. The lady at the gate was super friendly, I wish I had her name to share. She's a little older, dark-haired. You can tell she likes her job and would be a great influence on any young people training with her.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

It was just ok, after a weather delay and had to take 3 planes in one day I asked for another cookie and she said no only one per passenger, found that a bit pity after spending my whole day in airports and planes

Service is pretty good. Sandwiches have to be purchased but I’ve bought my own food. Seat was comfortable and various movies to chose from.

All good, but plane outdated, seat uncomfortable, food that we had was 4 out of 10. Crew was great!

Very bead I am going to Vancouver to toronto. Not boarding receive. Before flight ✈️ time I have to take boarding. Boarding manager asking me pay $89 . Just flight ✈️ time before I pay .after provided the Boarding pass. Flair Airlines management not good. But kayak is best application.

Not good Even after I made my booking, I was charged $90 for my boarding pass. I have collected boarding pass i pay $90 near . Flair airline not good. Without pay no boarding pass.

The flight was smooth, but the seats are not comfortable. I was not able to sleep. The sizes for the personal item and carry-on are way smaller than other airlines.

Leg room was terrible and seats very narrow. Flight was also delayed.

The worst airline experience that I ever had in my life. The fare was cheap but boy do you pay for it when it comes to baggages, carry-ons, food on board and lack of available staff at check-in. Almost every other passenger on my flight had the same complaints and experience. We all bonded discussing our displeasure. My husband and I will definitely not be traveling with Flair Airlines. We'll take anyone else.

The most uncomfortable plane I ever fly on. The seats won't even recline a little. For a 5 hrs flight at night and tired it felt like torture

Seats in 1 res are dispersed all over the plane, even child was across

Personally, I will not use this fight again. The service is poor, you have to buy even water. They don't provide anything even sneak, you have to buy. They said Personally items for 7 kg. Then they use some measurements, if you have 7kg and if it's not getting inside of their measurements, you have to pay 80$ this is robbery. I will prefer other flight then this. I am désappointement taking this airplane.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

flight was okay, no wifi, no free drinks but worst of all they lost my son's bike for four days. Customer service was nonexistent - call a number that leaves you on perpetual hold, there's no baggage folks in the baggage claims area (in vancouver). we went up to international and nobody was at ticketing, went to domestic and they had us fill out a form. they could not tell us where the bag was. Anyway, highly recommend you drop an airtag for anything that's worth more than $500. My son's bike costs a lot more than that to replace; I was on pins and needles for four days.

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