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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 782
Typical prices: C$ 907-C$ 1,193
Lufthansa
Wed 3/10Mon 8/10
LHR - YOW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 925
Typical prices: C$ 917-C$ 1,224
Lufthansa
Wed 10/10Mon 15/10
LHR - YOW • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air Canada. Average duration is 7h 55m
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Most punctual • 89% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 11 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,046 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Ottawa (LHR-YOW)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Heathrow to Ottawa

Sat, 3 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
9:30 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
9h 28m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
11h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 782Lufthansa
Wed, 23 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep
Air Canada Logo
9:30 a.m. - 9:52 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
17h 22m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
Air Canada Logo
6:10 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
12h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 783Air Canada
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Air Canada Logo
8:30 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
18h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
6:55 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
6h 35mdirect
C$ 783Air Canada
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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5:55 p.m. - 1:58 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
25h 03m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:15 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
15h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Zurich
C$ 783Multiple Airlines
Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct
Air Canada Logo
9:30 a.m. - 7:52 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
15h 22m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Island
Air Canada Logo
2:00 p.m. - 6:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
11h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 783Air Canada
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
20h 09m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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6:01 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
17h 24m2 stops Newark Zurich
C$ 785United Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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8:40 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
20h 14m2 stops Zurich Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:35 a.m. - 5:55 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
14h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
C$ 786United Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
8:30 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
13h 40m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
Lufthansa Logo
2:00 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
13h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 828Lufthansa
Sat, 10 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
2:10 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
7h 55mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
6:55 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
6h 35mdirect
C$ 925Lufthansa
Sat, 10 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
Lufthansa Logo
2:10 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.LHR  London Heathrow-YOW Ottawa
7h 55mdirect
Lufthansa Logo
9:00 p.m. - 8:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LHR London Heathrow
6h 35mdirect
C$ 925Lufthansa
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa start at C$ 782. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from C$ 907 to C$ 1,193. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 782 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa and is 2% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 2% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

  • June is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa at C$ 823 round-trip.
  • December (C$ 1,280) and August (C$ 1,072) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 55% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa the cheapest?

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa are cheapest 11 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 20% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Ottawa

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Lufthansa

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YOW

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on LHR

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

Key details for London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 490
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa

When to book flights from Heathrow to Ottawa

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Your London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights?

    Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights:

    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines are available on the route from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Only Air Canada operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Ottawa.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights?

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

    • Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Lufthansa: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 1,051 round-trip and layover options via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) at C$ 1,046.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 138–C$ 138 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 58% of one-stop connections
    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 8% of one-stop connections

    Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,007 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,051, a difference of C$ 44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    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 London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 32 minutes.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Ottawa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill, and University of Ottawa. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 5:25 pm
    • Latest: departs at 2:10 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 7h 55m.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 9% above the route average of C$ 1,025. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long does a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa take?

    A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa takes 7h 55m, covering 8,598 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,108, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

  • How does Air Canada's on-time performance compare to other airlines on London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 01m, compared with 11h 04m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 16m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and Ottawa?

    Ottawa is 5 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Eastern Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

    Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    · Europcar
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flight?

    Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa range from C$ 907 to C$ 1,193, with an average of C$ 1,025 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 907 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights:

    • • Air Canada
    • • Lufthansa

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 1,007 – about C$ 44 less than Monday (4% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 11 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 20% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa trip for June. Fares historically average C$ 823 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 457 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 1,046 round-trip on this route – about C$ 5 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ottawa Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport
    - Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Ottawa to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Thursday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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