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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Cancún

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Cancún.
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7:29 p.m. - 11:10 a.m.YOW-CUN
16h 41m1 stop
7:51 a.m. - 11:53 p.m.CUN-YOW
15h 02m2 stops
C$ 411United Airlines
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Sat, 5 Apr - Tue, 15 Apr
4:10 p.m. - 3:53 p.m.YOW-CUN
24h 43m2 stops
4:55 p.m. - 3:19 p.m.CUN-YOW
21h 24m2 stops
C$ 428WestJet
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Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
7:15 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.YOW-CUN
21h 42m1 stop
4:55 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.CUN-YOW
35h 35m2 stops
C$ 431WestJet
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
7:15 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.YOW-CUN
21h 42m1 stop
4:55 p.m. - 12:41 a.m.CUN-YOW
30h 46m1 stop
C$ 435WestJet
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 16 Jun
6:15 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YOW-CUN
12h 55m1 stop
10:55 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.CUN-YOW
12h 45m1 stop
C$ 483Air Transat
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Wed, 2 Apr - Thu, 3 Apr
6:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.YOW-CUN
4h 50mdirect
10:55 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.CUN-YOW
6h 25m1 stop
C$ 510Air Transat
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Thu, 10 Apr - Thu, 17 Apr
6:40 p.m. - 9:20 a.m.YOW-CUN
15h 40m2 stops
8:45 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.CUN-YOW
12h 40m2 stops
C$ 516Air Canada
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Mon, 2 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
4:45 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.YOW-CUN
4h 50mdirect
9:25 p.m. - 9:36 a.m.CUN-YOW
11h 11m2 stops
C$ 536Air Canada
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Thu, 10 Apr - Wed, 16 Apr
1:00 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.YOW-CUN
24h 00m1 stop
10:55 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.CUN-YOW
12h 45m1 stop
C$ 576
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Sat, 5 Apr - Sat, 12 Apr
11:50 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.YOW-CUN
24h 20m3 stops
7:15 p.m. - 12:40 a.m.CUN-YOW
28h 25m2 stops
C$ 641
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Thu, 10 Apr - Thu, 17 Apr

Flights from Ottawa to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Cancún, 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 Cancún is April, where tickets cost C$ 639 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 835 and C$ 828 respectively.

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

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$ 595, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Cancún, 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 Ottawa to Cancún, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

High season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 233
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Cancun

When to book flights from Ottawa to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Cancún 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 Ottawa to Cancun

  • How can I get from Cancún Airport to my accommodation using public transportation?

    There are 5 different bus lines that service the airport, linking it with downtown Cancún and other major tourist areas including Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. Most buses operate from as early as 8:15 am until 11:45 pm, and prices depend on your destination. If you are heading to downtown Cancún, bus fares start at 4.78 MXN (about 6.40 CAD), and the fare for a bus to Playa Del Carmen will start from 11.55 MXN (about 15.50 CAD).

  • How do I get a taxi from Cancún Airport?

    All taxis from the airport must be pre-booked and pre-paid. A pre-paid taxi desk is available at the airport from the arrivals hall, but you can also book online from the airport website. A taxi ride to downtown Cancún will take about 25min and will cost around 45 MXN (about 60 CAD), while a taxi to Playa Del Carmen will take about 45min and the fare will be around 70 MXN (about 94 CAD).

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Cancún Airport?

    While there are no hotels directly at the airport, there are two options for accommodation located within the vicinity following your flight from Ottaway to Cancún. Comfort Inn Cancún Aeropuerto and Courtyard Cancún Airport are both located 5min from the terminals, and they both offer a free airport shuttle 24h a day.

  • Can I store my luggage at Cancún Airport?

    Lockers are available in the airport’s main terminal, which passengers can use to store their baggage upon arrival. There are 6 different daily charges that depend on the size of your luggage, and payments must be made in cash. This service is available from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, however if you need to access the service beyond these hours you can call the office to make arrangements.

  • Are there Special Check-in services on airlines from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Special check-in services are available for all passengers depending on the ticket class. For instance, if you book business class on Air Canada, you’ll enjoy exclusive check-in services, including ample space, self-service kiosks, and comfortable seats. Moreover, you’ll pass the lengthy queues, thanks to priority security clearance.

  • Does your child need an air ticket for a flight to Cancun?

    Airlines have varying regulations regarding infant ticketing services. Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines allow infants under two years old to fly free while sitting on an adult’s lap. However, if your child is above two years old, you should secure a fully-paid seat for the child during the flight.

  • Do children undergo security screening at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

    Security screening is a must-have procedure for all passengers, including infants. So, before you board your flight, your children will pass through screening 2 hours before departure. The Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority handles all passenger screening services at the airport.

  • Where should you go after the security screening at Ottawa Airport?

    Locate the relevant exit gate at the airport once you pass through security and customs clearance. You can then sit near the exit gate while waiting for instructions from the airline authorities to board your flight. Meanwhile, check the flight status from the monitors displaying flight information within the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Cancún was C$ 162 for a one-way ticket and C$ 286 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Ottawa and Cancun are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Ottawa from Ottawa and will be arriving at Cancun.

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

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Cancun flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Cancun flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Cancun?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Cancún are Air Transat and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 771 and an overall rating of 7.8, Air Transat is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 671 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Cancun.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to Cancun?

    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 Cancun with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

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

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

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 398 or less one-way and C$ 790 or less round-trip.
  • If you are looking to get to your destination in the quickest way possible, look for flights from Ottawa to Cancún with WestJet, Air Transat or Sunwing Airlines as they offer direct flights for this route.
  • Travellers who would like to get to Ottawa Airport (YOW) using public transportation can hop on bus 97, which goes through the city centre and gets to the airport in about 20min. Buses leave every 10min during peak hours and a one-way fare costs 3.55 CAD.
  • Head to the Mera Business Lounge at Cancún Airport (CUN) after your flight from Ottawa to Cancún if you would like to relax in a quiet space upon arrival. It is located in the gated area of Terminal 2 next to Gate A and is open every day from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Head to the observation deck while waiting for your flight at Ottawa Airport, here you can relax and watch planes land and take off. It is located in the public area on level 3 of the airport.
  • Exchange currency before your flight from Ottawa Airport at ICE, which is located in the arrivals hall of the airport on level 1, and is open every day from 9:00 am to midnight. Please note that while the local currency in Mexico is Pesos, you can also use US Dollars in the major tourist areas.
  • Air Transat serves a complimentary meal on long-haul flights from Ottawa to Cancun. However, when booking the airline, you can preorder a special diet at an affordable cost if it’s not part of the in-flight meal. You only need to place your order at least 72 hours before departure from Ottawa.
  • There are different classes of airline tickets for passengers flying from Ottawa to Cancun. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can book a ticket on the economy, premium economy, business, or first class. For instance, a business class on Air Canada has lie-flat reclining seats, lounge access, sumptuous meals, and customized infotainment.
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Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Cancun?

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

Direct departures

Ottawa to Cancun

Monday

Air Transat

Air Transat

Wednesday

Sunwing Airlines

Sunwing Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Friday

Sunwing Airlines

Sunwing Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat,Sunwing Airlines

Air Transat,Sunwing Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Cancun to Ottawa

Monday

Air Transat

Air Transat

Wednesday

Sunwing Airlines

Sunwing Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Air Transat

Air Canada,Air Transat

Friday

Sunwing Airlines

Sunwing Airlines

Saturday

Air Transat,Sunwing Airlines

Air Transat,Sunwing Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Top 5 airlines serving from Ottawa to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Cancún. 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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7.8
Air TransatOverall score based on 381 reviews
6.7Food
7.3Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

10.0 ExcellentSophia, Feb 2025YUL - FDF
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Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

Great flight and crew. Food isn't free and neither are headphones...

We were in economy class but paid for option Plus which offer you an extra snack after take off, free earplugs & blanket. The crew were very attentive. The comfort however wasn’t great, hard to be comfortable in such restraint place. Wasn’t able to sleep through out the 7hrs flight and was exhausted upon arrival.

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

Not as good as expected Air Can needs to improve totally rated on internet as worst

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Old and out of date plane, it seem like every time I fly with united there’s and issue. We were delayed,

We took off an hour late due to arrival airport not having enough gates. That was followed by 1:30 wait to get our bags delivered for the entire flight.

Everything was good. Flight was on time, luggage pickup was quick. The staff were great. Could not ask for anything more.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

Get our, as a group, skis on time to their destination. Have more attendants checking people in. There was only one. The line was a block long :( . Also flight change with 5-hour delay

Found the seats very crowded—too close together ! And waited a long time for our luggage All staff at both ends were excellent!!!

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

Will never book through you again. Very disappointed in the notices and action taken or provided when planes are rescheduled, enough to cause missed connections

The flight attendants were great, but not much room while sitting and it would be nice to get free movies.

Easy self checkin and baggage drop. No in seat entertainment, but wifi and app worked well

Single flights to Cancun purchased through third-party, initially had issues printing luggage labels with the lady at the airport Pearson… Was super friendly and assisted quickly despite being very busy

Early flight was great. Naps, movie and into Mexico with time left in the first day.

Require more comfortable seats. More frequent water/beverage service. I would like better food choices. Overall, very mediocre. I now only fly WestJet when there are no other schedule options - no longer my first choice.

The flight was on time and shorter time arrival than planned. I was an ultra basic passenger and understood one personal item on the plane. The announcements of one personal item and zone 9 boarding certainly felt like we were separated from the rest. Actually zone 9 passengers should be boarded second; we are not blocking aisles and can be seated much faster and deboarded faster too.

The company hand out head phones so one can watch the movie and other entertainment throughout the flight, after all the ticket is already high Other than that my flight was very good and the attendants was very professional.

The take off was delayed as we were told that the baggages had to be rearranged to balance the weight. I only took a carry-on and a personal item, but the overhead bin was extremely small, even a normal size carryon can’t fit it, so they had to check it in for free. The seat was really tight and no entertainment at all.

My plane was cancelled and had to be rebook for the evening was not happy.

The flight was cancelled and we had to rebook on Porter to make our cruise the next day. Air Canada has not compensated. We won’t be flying with them again. This is the second time this has happened. Also the return flight was delayed 2 hours who knows why.

Separated me and my wife and wife’s sister in far apart different seats even though I booked them all together. Just scams after scams to make us pay more. Worst airline

Breakfast sandwich option sold out by row 30 One flight attendant not very amicable (spoke to a few people about her)

After nearly nine years without traveling, my son and I decided to take our first flight, and we chose Air Canada and I’m so glad we did! From start to finish, our experience was nothing short of amazing. The flight itself was smooth, comfortable, and truly enjoyable. The staff were warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make us feel at ease. But what really stood out for me was the luggage tracking feature. Knowing that my bag was scanned onto the same flight I was on gave me such peace of mind. It’s little details like this that make all the difference, especially after not traveling for so long. This trip was incredibly special for us, and Air Canada made it even more memorable. Thank you for such a fantastic experience I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with you again!

every single person involved showed their joy, working in the airline industry - it created a very pleasant atmosphere for everyone

Terrible. They boarded us and then we sat at the gate for 2.5 hours. Our flight overall was delayed 6 hours.

Amazing!! They had lots of entertainment with movies, shows, games, and music. I did not feel bored on the flight at all :)

Confortable plane. Clean modern No frills. Competent crew. On time

Not good. The planes are old, no food for a 5 hour + flight (unless you pay), paid for a carry-on, had to take a bus to board the plane - so far from the actual airport, waited 60 minutes after the flight landed to receive our luggage, no entertainment in the plane, no charging available, boarding passes error message for everyone trying to add to Apple Wallet. Probably my worst experience on a flight.

It's good value for the price. Snacks are available for a price but there is no meal. The flight was aboutr 40 mn late leaving, and the gate was not ready for the plaine in Ottawa. That took an extra 15 mn once landed. You can use the express NEXUS line at Customs in Ottawa if you have a NEXUS card. I thought it was worth paying an extra $50 for extra leg room on the flight.

Good flight and all but airlines are now moving away from providing anything as part of the flight which was previously included, ie in flight entertainment service or snacks.

The real problem with Sunwing is that they are totally undependable. Plane was supposed to heave at 8:20 pm from Varadero to Toronto. Instead because of delays on their part, finally left at 2:30 AM Same thing happened a few days back to my family whereby they were delayed one full day. Throughout the process, no one told them anything. They found out by accident from another passenger after waiting a few hours in the hotel all for nothing Same thing happened with my daughter and husband last year with delays which caused them to miss two days of s much needed 7 days break to Aruba No matter what the cost, I will nit fly Sunwing again and also encourage friends and values to never fly this hihh highly problematic airline

Edreams did not pay the airline and I had to buy another ticket to be able to travel and they still have not refunded my money

Why do I have to pay $20 to leave the airport? Why do I have to pay $25 for the carry on? This was my worst travelling experiences ever. This was my second time and my last time

Minimal service (no entertainment or snack) as advertised, so be prepared. Very friendly flight crew and staff. Excellent service all around

Most standard features are now to be paid as extra

I bought a 1-way ticket from Punta Cana home to Canada, surprise, when I got to the lineup at the airport Sunwing charges a 20 USD airport tax separately. I was told I should have known, though it is the only airline in the terminal that charges it (separately, USD only, no cards or local currency accepted). ATMs at the airport out of service, nowhere to purchase USD on-site. Local banks do not sell you USD if you don't have an account with them... Eventually I found a taxi driver to buy the currency from. Luckily I speak Spanish and am comfortable in the country on my own. I was able to find a solution as the Nexus greeter for Sunwing offered no help. Other Sunwing team members and flight crew I met later were much more helpful when I could not complete self-check-in (flying with carry-on only) as all the seats were locked and apparently could only be assigned at the desk (despite the greeter telling me to use the self-check-in).

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