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Best Alberta Flight Deals from Ottawa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Edmonton
4h 20mNonstop
from C$ 223per person
Calgary
4h 25mNonstop
from C$ 236per person
Grande Prairie
8h 30m2 stops
from C$ 415per person
Fort McMurray
7h 10m2 stops
from C$ 436per person
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Alberta flights

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

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

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Alberta from Ottawa usually cost between C$ 320 and C$ 529 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 236 on WestJet (7 Oct–14 Oct).

What is the cheapest Ottawa to Alberta flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Alberta from Ottawa found in the last 5 days was to Edmonton, at C$ 214 round-trip. The most popular route is from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was C$ 233.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 375 on average. Morning departures are around 16% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alberta is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 524.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Alberta?

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 418, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Alberta is January, when tickets cost C$ 341 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 590 and C$ 494 respectively.

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

When flying from Ottawa to Alberta, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Ottawa to Alberta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

C$ 131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Calgary

FAQs - booking Alberta flights

  • What transportation options are there for going from downtown Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)?

    There are several transportation options for traveling from downtown Ottawa to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). OC Transpo, Ottawa's public transit system, operates Bus Route 97 which connects downtown Ottawa with Ottawa Airport. Taxis are also readily available in downtown Ottawa, and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft operate in the city.

  • Do I have the option of renting a vehicle directly from Calgary International Airport (YYC)?

    Yes, you can rent a vehicle directly from Calgary International Airport (YYC). Several well-known car rental companies serve the airport, and their rental counters are located in the Rental Car Centre, which is conveniently located near the airport terminals. Some of the companies that have offices here include Budget and Enterprise.

  • Are there any sustainable airlines that offer flights from Ottawa to Alberta?

    Air Canada's Eco-Skies program encompasses its commitment to environmental sustainability. The program sets specific goals and targets to reduce the airline's environmental footprint, notably for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.

  • How many layovers will I have when flying from Ottawa to Alberta?

    If you fly with WestJet, you will likely be able to find direct flights. If you choose to fly with a different airline, however, like Porter Airlines, you will instead have one layover before reaching your final destination. For example, flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Calgary (YYC) with Porter could include a layover in Toronto (YYZ). Some flights through WestJet may also require you to have two layovers.

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

    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 Ottawa to Alberta.

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

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

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

    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 from Ottawa to Alberta with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 from Ottawa to Alberta up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Alberta

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Ottawa to the following destinations at these prices or less: Edmonton C$ 322 one-way - C$ 265 round-trip; Calgary C$ 197 one-way - C$ 344 round-trip
  • When you fly from Ottawa to Alberta, there are a few arrival airport options. Calgary International Airport (YYC) is the busiest airport in Alberta and one of the busiest in Canada. It serves as a major hub for domestic and international flights. There is also Fort McMurray, which primarily serves the regional community and offers domestic flights.
  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) offers several parking options to accommodate travelers' needs. The airport's parking garage is located adjacent to the terminal building, providing convenient access to the airport. It is suitable for short-term and long-term parking. The garage offers hourly, daily, and weekly rates. YOW also offers valet parking services, allowing travelers to drop off their vehicles at the curb, and valet attendants will park the car in a secure lot.
  • There are several transportation options to get from Lethbridge Airport (YQL) to downtown Lethbridge, Alberta. Public transportation is not an option, but taxis can be found readily available outside of the Arrivals terminal. There are some hotels that may also offer a free shuttle service.
  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) has several lounges available for travelers. Operated by Air Canada, the Maple Leaf Lounge is available for eligible Air Canada passengers, Star Alliance Gold members, and certain other affiliated airline passengers. Porter Airlines also operates a lounge at Ottawa Airport for its passengers.
  • Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is a major hub for Air Mikisew and CanWest Air. Because of this, you will find that many of the flights that land here, including those coming from Ottawa, are operated by one of these airlines.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Alberta

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Alberta? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 460 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
6.9Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Seats not as comfortable but understand as it was a smaller plane/ short flight. All in all, I’ve never had any issues with Porter. Great company to fly with

8.0 ExcellentDarren, Jul 2026
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Seats not as comfortable but understand as it was a smaller plane/ short flight. All in all, I’ve never had any issues with Porter. Great company to fly with

The staff was amazing. Best service I’ve had on an aircraft in a long time. Was not particularly happy with the food. Flight was at 10:50 and left home too early for breakfast and wasn’t able to purchase food at airport and felt for sure I could get some breakfast to buy on airplane. Nope as food was served around 11:30 and only one choice left (I was at 22C) so ordered the chicken dish thinking I’m getting a hot meal but cold chicken with rice and carrots etc. I was looking forward to a croissant sandwich and a hot cup of tea. The FA was kind to explain they were serving dinner at that time. She was lovely Other than the disappointment with the food the staff was amazing. On my return flight I will make sure to eat and take some food with me so I’m not hungry or disappointed. This was my second time ever flying Porter and will consider checking them when I next come to visit my daughter. Have to say it again best crew I’ve ever experienced on a flight and I travel quite a bit. Thanks.

I didn’t receive any help when they messed up and wasn’t honest and the supervisor did absolutely nothing to help me so I had to buy another ticket at $537

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Due to mechanical problems it was delayed causing problems the actual flight. Was fune

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

Flight Ottawa to Toronto canceled and no crew was available to direct me on what to do. I opened a file and I wait to be compensated.

Everything was fantastic, by far the best airline experience in Canada 🇨🇦!

Porter, like most airlines, need to improve their baggage policies. In reality, there are no longer 'cheap flights' because passengers pay exorbitant baggage fees.

On one of the flights, the situation became sufficiently frustrating that a passenger openly expressed their dissatisfaction. Despite these complaints, we did not observe any meaningful improvement or receive an adequate explanation. The fact that members of our group experienced similar conditions on two separate aircraft is particularly concerning. We recognize that cabin temperatures may vary during a flight; however, the prolonged discomfort and the apparent lack of an effective response significantly affected our travel experience. Passengers reasonably expect a long-haul international flight to provide a tolerable cabin environment. When multiple passengers raise concerns about their comfort or well-being, those concerns should be acknowledged and addressed professionally.

Flight was really good, with no middle section on an A321neo for an international flight, from Ottawa directly to London. Staff was friendly. The food was okay, and entertainment amenities could be better.

The flight was terrible based off the temperature in the plane and the air smelled so stale and gross. I have never wanted to hosed lore in my life after I got off. The food was disgusting and seemingly low quality. The staff was friendly. The bathrooms were so gross after a couple of hours. I will definitely never book with them again.

The crew was great. There was no entertainment and the internet wasn't working. We sat in the run way for a LONG time which is always so upsetting. The seats are very close together and the flights are completely full which makes for a tough flight. Flying is just an uncomfortable experience.

Very kind crew. Vegetarian food better than usual. Prompt take off. Entertainment worked well. Could always do with more room!

The dinner was bland and boring, but the economy seats were surprisingly comfortable. The flight was very packed.

It was very good but no tv but the experience was great

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

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

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

The flight didn’t happen because they apparently lost my check in and wouldn’t let me board.

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Flight cancelled and Kayak switched our return flight to a red eye. Ridiculous.

Delays happen but communication and care were very low on what ended up being a long day.

They canceled the flight with no reason given they should not be in business

Not a tonne of food for purchase items for early morning.

My flight got Delayed due to the airline. The attending Crewe in Montreal were not super helpful and I arrived 13 1/2 hours late from my original arrival time. Air Canada lost my luggage, they stated they booked me a hotel room overnight at no fee, however when I arrive to the hotel, there was no reservation. It also took me three different attempts to get the hotel, even covered by Air Canada as they were arguing that they were not responsible for this, despite it having been delayed due to the airline. Overall, the service was very very poor and what should’ve been a short five hour trip turned into a 13 1/2 hour saga with me, spending a night in a random airport overnight due to Air Canada’s errors, and searching for my luggage until 2 o’clock in the morning. I will never fly Air Canada again.

Not great. Missed my connection flight, due to AC issue. We were sitting on the tarmac for 90 mins before taking off.

Flight was delayed and rescheduled 3 times before being cancelled. Flight was also delayed on our flight in at Moncton airport on August 10th. Never flying with PAL again.

Air Canada was fine but air Canada rouge and air Canada express was terrible with luggage delays. First flight was cancelled so my luggage did not make it to my destination with me. The second flight returning not sure why but my luggage did not make it on my connecting flight. Overall terrible with handling luggage.

It was out first time flying Air Canada and it was ok, comfort-wise. I hope airlines are able to get a quiet room installed for young children flying. Screaming and crying the whole time in business class is quite unfortunate. That was the only thing that really messed up the experience.

Staff were very friendly. Plane left on time and arrived on time.

Air traffic delay meant boarding started, then plane was evacuated and passengers sent back to the terminal for 1 hour. Very little information shared.

The crew was amazing! I was a bit surprised and disappointed that there was not wifi available for personal use. The only thing I would change would be the seat cushions. They are not comfortable at all for long flights.

We were happy with the service and cost of checking a bag

Decent room for a 6ft tall guy with wide shoulders. In flight entertainment was good for being free. I liked the map showing our location.

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