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Before your flight to Edmonton, travellers with kids can utilize the play areas located in the family and departure restrooms. There is playing equipment for your children to enjoy as they await the takeoff. The Observation Deck is also accessible by kids giving them a good sight of planes taking off and landing.

Passengers with luggage who want to take some time exploring the airport before their flight can store them at the airport. These storage spots are located at the Baggage Storage and PARS 2000 Coat Check, which you can access from the Arrivals Hall on Level 1. They offer 24/7 services, and bags can be stored for several weeks.

Passengers travelling with their furry buddies will be delighted to know that YEG is a pet-friendly airport. The facility offers pet relief areas for your pet to relax and unwind after the long flight from Ottawa. Moreover, the establishment terminals offer kennels for your four-legged companion. To get to the pet section, walk through the airport security scanners and then turn right.

Fortunately, several transport services are available at the airport to ease your access to the city centre or any other neighbourhoods. There are designated spots throughout the airport where taxis may be requested at any time. For departures only, taxis are available outside the terminal building or inside at Baggage Claim. Shuttles are typically less expensive than getting a cab and may carry you everywhere you need to go from the airport. In normal traffic, it will take a shuttle or cab approximately 35 minutes to reach Edmonton city centre.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Edmonton flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Ottawa and Edmonton. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• WestJet

Flights from Ottawa to Edmonton usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Edmonton (YEG).

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

• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Edmonton:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 425 round-trip, compared to C$ 497 via a layover through Calgary (YYC).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 41–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Edmonton most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 1% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Ottawa to Edmonton route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 405 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 452, a difference of C$ 47. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Ottawa to Edmonton route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Edmonton flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Edmonton:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 1:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 11:41 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 31m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 56% above the route average of C$ 426. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Ottawa to Edmonton takes 4h 31m, covering 4,583 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Edmonton are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 187, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

WestJet is the only airline operating Ottawa to Edmonton flights. 78% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 08m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 7h 27m via Calgary (YYC).

Edmonton is 2 hours behind Ottawa (Mountain Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Edmonton Airport (YEG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Edmonton range from C$ 304 to C$ 576, with an average of C$ 426 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 304 counts as a good deal.

WestJet is the only airline on the Ottawa to Edmonton route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.