Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?

Flights from Ottawa to Chennai usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Chennai?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Chennai: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Chennai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Ottawa to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,825 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 2,078, a difference of C$ 253. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Chennai take?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Chennai takes 00m, covering 21,053 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?

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.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,679 to C$ 9,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 1,357.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Ottawa (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Chennai flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Chennai range from C$ 1,618 to C$ 2,118, with an average of C$ 1,901 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,618 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai at C$ 1,598 round-trip. •July (C$ 2,478) and December (C$ 2,360) 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.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 2,279. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest layover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Chennai layovers at 12h 51m over the past three months.

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Sat, 21 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:30 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

47h 10m3 stops Newark Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

3:55 a.m. - 2:32 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

45h 07m2 stops Dubai Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,679Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Sat, 21 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

10:30 a.m. - 8:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

47h 10m3 stops Newark Milan Malpensa Dubai Intl

3:55 a.m. - 11:33 a.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

42h 08m3 stops Dubai Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Toronto Island

C$ 1,684Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Thu, 19 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 1:10 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

32h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:05 a.m. - 3:43 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

40h 08m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,685Multiple Airlines

21 hours ago

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

10:30 a.m. - 2:15 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

29h 15m2 stops Newark Doha Hamad Intl

4:05 a.m. - 2:32 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

44h 57m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,695Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

10:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

35h 15m3 stops Newark Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

3:55 a.m. - 2:32 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

45h 07m2 stops Dubai Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,719Multiple Airlines

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Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec

10:30 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

35h 15m3 stops Newark Athens Eleftherios V. Dubai Intl

3:55 a.m. - 4:38 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

47h 13m3 stops Dubai Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Toronto Island

C$ 1,766Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

10:25 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

46h 55m2 stops Newark Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 a.m. - 7:17 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

43h 52m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,828Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 5 Dec - Fri, 25 Dec

10:25 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

46h 55m2 stops Newark Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

4:05 p.m. - 7:17 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

37h 42m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,856Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 5 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

5:45 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

51h 35m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 a.m. - 1:40 a.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

50h 15m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,862Multiple Airlines

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Sun, 6 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec

10:25 a.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

46h 55m2 stops Newark Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:55 a.m. - 7:17 p.m.MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

43h 52m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

C$ 1,867Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai at C$ 1,598 round-trip.
•July (C$ 2,478) and December (C$ 2,360) 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.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Chennai?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Chennai:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long does a flight from Ottawa to Chennai take?
A direct flight from Ottawa to Chennai takes 00m, covering 21,053 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?
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 much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Chennai flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Chennai range from C$ 1,618 to C$ 2,118, with an average of C$ 1,901 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,618 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,679 to C$ 9,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Chennai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 1,357.
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?
Flights from Ottawa to Chennai usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Chennai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Ottawa to Chennai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,825 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 2,078, a difference of C$ 253.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Ottawa (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average C$ 1,825, about C$ 253 less than Sunday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average C$ 1,598 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 880 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.

• Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
• Hotel Mount Manor
• NK Grand Park Hotel

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