C$ 156 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Alberta

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Best Alberta Flight Deals from Ottawa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Calgary
CalgarydirectC$ 303
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie2 stopsC$ 690
Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray1 stopC$ 646
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat2 stopsC$ 683
Calgary
CalgarydirectC$ 303
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie2 stopsC$ 690
Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray1 stopC$ 646
Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat2 stopsC$ 683

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Alberta

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Alberta 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Alberta

Tue, 18 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
WestJet Logo
8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
YOW
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YYC
4h 30mdirect
WestJet Logo
11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YYC
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 303WestJet
Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
WestJet Logo
8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
YOW
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YYC
4h 30mdirect
WestJet Logo
11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YYC
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 304WestJet
Thu, 20 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug
WestJet Logo
8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
YOW
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YYC
4h 30mdirect
WestJet Logo
11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YYC
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 307WestJet
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
WestJet Logo
8:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
YOW
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YYC
4h 30mdirect
WestJet Logo
11:45 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
YYC
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 308WestJet
Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 4 Jul
Porter Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
YOW
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YEG
4h 25mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
YEG
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 403Porter Airlines
Fri, 26 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
Porter Airlines Logo
8:45 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.
YOW
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YEG
4h 25mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
11:50 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.
YEG
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 404Porter Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
Porter Airlines Logo
7:15 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.
YOW
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YEG
4h 20mdirect
Porter Airlines Logo
7:05 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
YEG
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YOW
3h 50mdirect
C$ 413Porter Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Wed, 8 Jul
Air Canada Logo
5:00 a.m. - 3:48 p.m.
YOW
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YMM
12h 48m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:25 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.
YMM
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YOW
16h 10m
2 stops
C$ 674Air Canada
Fri, 24 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:48 p.m.
YOW
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YMM
11h 48m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:00 p.m. - 12:49 a.m.
YMM
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YOW
10h 49m
2 stops
C$ 700Air Canada
Fri, 7 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 3:48 p.m.
YOW
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YMM
11h 48m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:00 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.
YMM
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YOW
8h 10m
2 stops
C$ 704Air Canada
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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Alberta departing in August.

What is the cheapest Ottawa to Alberta flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Alberta from Ottawa found in the last 5 days was to Edmonton, at C$ 274 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$ 294.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Alberta depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Alberta is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 396 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Alberta is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 498.

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

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 457, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Alberta, 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 Ottawa to Alberta is November, when tickets cost C$ 128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,083 and C$ 1,021 respectively.

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

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

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 Tuesdays.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Alberta, 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 a flight from Ottawa to Alberta, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 156
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower 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$ 189 one-way - C$ 445 round-trip; Calgary C$ 186 one-way - C$ 337 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Alberta. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 438 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
Airline reviews

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.

10.0 ExcellentAngela, May 2026
YYZ - YVR
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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

Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

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.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

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

Arm rests are too small and too close. No screens, movie selection was very limited and poor. Food is pretty much overpriced cheap convenience store food.

I didn't have any problems during my flight. My main issue is with airlines in general, they keep offering less and less every year, AirTransat is no different.

Crew was good, helpful. Flight ran on time.would have liked to take airtransat home to MTL. But the price back from San Jose Costa Rica was MUCH more expensive than the flight from MTL to San Jose c.r.

i was not able to take my flight because the information i needed to book my dog correctly was not provided

We are a senior couple (70+) and chose emergency exit seats so we would have 2 seats together and neither of us had to sit in a middle seat. My husband is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump and I monitor his blood sugar levels. I am 5'9" and 250 lbs and found the seats extremely uncomfortable. Toward the end of the flight I developed diarrhea which lasted a full 24 hours.

They never sent me a confirmation to say my flight time had changed so I cut my holiday short by 6 hours Had to pay over 50 American for my luggage to be checked on the way home and that’s more that it cost on the way there. Arbitrarily charging more for the same thing when the passenger has no options is shady The cabin was an icebox going there and back, if all the passengers have their gloves on and their hoods up that should be an obvious sign to turn up the heat

I was very nice to arrive earlier than scheduled. Very much appreciated. No issues with flight. All was good.

The on-board crew were professional and friendly and made the trip feel like we were taken care of well. The gate for the flight departure changed three times...not great but not terrible. Considering it was the day of the New Jalisco Cartel mayhem, we can't really complain.

Great crew and entertaining Captain. Seats were not what we had expected based on my booking but things worked out in the end. Of course, like all airlines these days not enough leg or elbow room.

There was no food but a singular cookie for a flight that was over 5hours??? Yeah not fun I was starving and again super cramped plane and you guys need to get planes with screens too, WiFi is nice but common we need more

I like that we landed safely and that my dog was safe underneath as well. Outside of that, we were 45 mins late for a direct flight that is 1.5 hours long. And 2 of my 3 bags did not make the flight. Only my dog was onboard.

Decent entertainment although my wife was not offered any ear buds so couldn’t enjoy. Real issue was the appalling food. Presentation was unacceptable with cheap hard to open packaged bread, plastic cheese again in hard to open shrink wrap, main course in small cardboard box again hard to open, wooden utensils which lack substance making the whole experience poor. Surprised I didn’t cover myself or neighbour as the food moved all over the place. Breakfast calzone was dry and unappealing with the staff basically throwing them around. Very disappointed

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

I wasn’t checked in for the third leg of my flight, my bag was checked through to Dublin but when I went to the gate in Toronto they said I wasn’t on the flight and had given my seat away. I had to wait 24 hours for another flight and instead on the one I had booked it was now 2 flights.

No kiosk to help pre boarding unlike other airlines, still lost the luggage despite its own crew/TSA or security tagging it, poor handling of lost luggage and possibly compensation is likely poor too.

Waited at airport from 10 am till 4 pm and no flight due to fog. Ugh.

Plane was one hour late. Hardly any space for our carry-ons. Stressful to catch connections.

No food, water, snacks.”beverages”. This was on Christmas Day. Upgrading cost $100, for what exactly?

Flight delayed missed connecting flight crew not very helpful very frustrating customer service

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.

Received an email a few hours before boarding that wifi and seatback entertainment would not be available. There was no explanation for this. We were served 1 x 20 gram granola bar as a snack (not even a full granola bar) which was really embarrassing. The crew was lovely (none of this was their fault) and the flight was successful, but the aircraft itself was falling apart on the inside. Overhead comfort control panels were worn and some were hanging out and non functional, This aircraft needs to be upgraded.

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.

It was very cold in the beginning; then I asked stewardess to do something about that, and she did something, so for the rest of the flight the temperature was closer to normal. It is typical: by some reason the pilots or whoever is in charge make the cod in the cabin unbearable. The seat is better than on WestJet or Flair, but is is very tight. No leg room.

Terrible, luggage’s with b/p and diabetes meds including insulin and ozempic. I’ve in them had dissolved and rendered useless

It was a very small plane and was ok. No food or entertainment so there should be an option for NA.

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

Flying with Air Canada is still better than the discount airlines like Flair. The seats are more comfortable and the on-board entertainment is better, with each seat having a built in screen and lots of content to watch. Onboard WIFI is also great to have, as well as plugs for charging. I think passengers in general are getting better at not bringing too much luggage onboard, and Air Canada is better at managing this without customers feeling like they are being taken advantage of with extra fees. I have travelled on different airlines and all seem to be loading faster, with fewer people bringing both a carry on and a personal item. Now I just bring one item and it fits under the seat so I don't need to worry about finding a place in the overhead bins. Overall, across the industry, asking customers to pay for carry on baggage is fair because it allows customers to only pay for what they need, and it helps to keep the planes on time. Kudos to Air Canada for its approach - the desired result is achieved without customers feeling that they are being surprised and caught with unexpected extra fees.

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