C$ 228 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen (YOW-CUN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

Fri, 22 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 10:04 a.m.YOW-CUN
17h 39m2 stops
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1:43 p.m. - 2:04 p.m.CUN-YOW
23h 21m2 stops
C$ 406United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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6:33 a.m. - 7:20 p.m.YOW-CUN
13h 47m2 stops
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7:51 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.CUN-YOW
13h 14m2 stops
C$ 407United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:53 p.m.YOW-CUN
11h 53m1 stop
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5:55 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.CUN-YOW
11h 50m1 stop
C$ 440WestJet
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-CUN
8h 00m1 stop
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2:00 p.m. - 10:04 p.m.CUN-YOW
7h 04m1 stop
C$ 441Air Canada
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Tue, 23 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:53 p.m.YOW-CUN
11h 53m1 stop
WestJet Logo
5:55 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.CUN-YOW
11h 50m1 stop
C$ 443WestJet
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Tue, 16 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-CUN
8h 00m1 stop
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2:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.CUN-YOW
18h 00m1 stop
C$ 477Air Canada
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
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6:45 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-CUN
10h 10m1 stop
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5:55 p.m. - 12:41 a.m.CUN-YOW
6h 46m1 stop
C$ 510
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Mon, 24 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
8:55 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-CUN
44h 00m2 stops
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5:55 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.CUN-YOW
16h 15m1 stop
C$ 519Porter Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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6:00 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.YOW-CUN
7h 55m1 stop
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7:10 a.m. - 1:34 a.m.CUN-YOW
17h 24m2 stops
C$ 532
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 15 Nov
Porter Airlines Logo
5:50 p.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-CUN
23h 05m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
5:55 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.CUN-YOW
16h 15m1 stop
C$ 550Porter Airlines
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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flightC$ 228
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Cancun

When to book flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    When flying out of Ottawa you’ll be using Ottawa. Playa del Carmen does not have its own airport so you’ll be flying into nearby Cancun airport, which is 50.1 km away.

  • How long does a flight from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen take?

    There are no direct flights covering the 4,645 km separating Ottawa and Playa del Carmen but indirect flights take around 6h 49m.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly between Ottawa and Playa del Carmen?

    Consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Ottawa, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    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 Playa del Carmen.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

    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 Playa del Carmen 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 Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket between Ottawa and Playa del Carmen found on KAYAK was with United Airlines for C$ 228. United Airlines offered a round-trip connection from C$ 406 and WestJet from C$ 440.

Top tips for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

  • There is no airport in Playa del Carmen. Instead, you’ll be flying into Cancun Airport when flying between Ottawa and Playa del Carmen.
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and March. The cheapest month to fly is September.

Top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen? 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.
7.7
Air TransatOverall score based on 424 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.4Crew
6.7Food
7.9Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

8.0 ExcellentSuzanne, Jul 2025MAN - YYZ
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Check in slow even though completed online check in, there was no bag drop available so had to query for 90mins as only 2 staff on desks.

Flying to a far away destination is a miracle in itself, so please take these with a grain of salt. The seats are a bit tired, and need a freshen up. The entertainment could be a bit newer, especially with all services available now. The food really is where we need help. But again, flying is a privilege, so all is good.

Not so much porter it's your site! Not good

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

Never book through a third party. Book through Air transats website. Terrible process to get help and many issues happen with them and sister companies because half the flights you book with them aren’t even through air transat.

The plane was pretty full, and we dis not have any includes meal for our 4h30 flight? And on-board entertainment wasn't available, there was no TV or plugging to charger your device on the plane. They told us to download an app if we wanted to watch movies but it never connected, that was a disappointment, the r we st was very good though and the crew were really nice!

Seats were very tight especially for first leg of trip.

Not necessarily a Transat issue but it took 2 hours to go through immigration. Tried to reach out to Transat for resolution but was unable to reach an agent.

The flight was excellent, once it started, however we were delayed two hours when the first plane’s engines wouldn’t start. They found another identical plane and transferred us and our luggage in under two hours and made up almost an hour in the air.

Really low cost trip for the huge amount I paid…o paid 550 dollars just for the trip, one way trip, plus 95 for 1 luggage’s and the second 135 dollars…no blanket, not headphones for entertainment, food was served after 3 hours and 2 hours after, breakfast was served Bad, low cost company for high prices

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

Absolutely terrible, from the customer service to boarding the plane. On the phone, there was some mishaps with getting in my correct date and they did not help me retrieve a refund or any assistance. I’m gonna be reporting to all my followers and family around the region of Los Angeles to New York.

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!

Nothing to like because my inbound flight was cancelled without notification by West Jet or third party, JustFly. I couldn’t take the inbound flight due to cancellation; therefore could not take the outbound flight back.

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

The small prop plane was crowded and the overhead luggage storage is a smaller than on the jets. Other than that, the crew was good, the flight was on time and the landing was smooth.

There was a medical emergency that the crew handled very well. There was no “entertainment” of any sort-no movie/music/whatever. Food was typical of airlines: mediocre.

We never had an experience they canceled the flight and they did not offer us an alternative flight. I had to book one on my own expense. They offered us food voucher and we could not use them at the airport it kept saying not attached to an existing flight. The people at the counter were rude and cold and they did not care about our situation

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

Flying in the Dreamliner is always comfortable. Though the food options for Air Canada aren't great.

Flight got delayed for no reason. And Air Canada was doing 3 boardings via the same gate. It was chaotic!

I n the Toronto airport I had trouble finding my zone. It was 47. I went from Zone 1 to the end of the line.didn't find it. Then saw my zone somewhat by accident over by where you first come in. Signs could be more helpful or more personnel directing people like me.

Wonderful airline. All staff were pleasant and helpful. What is sad is that it wasn’t grand gestures just everyday pleasantness and friendliness that are missing from the other airlines I have flown recently.

Friendly efficient crew, but plane had no way to charge phone. That is a near necessity with today’s travel where we carry out travel documents on our phones.

Orderly boarding. The flight to Montreal was difficult to get to on time, but had help from staffer.

Orlando to Canada, despite being close and an international flight, the plane was not at all comfortable. It felt like the chair was being pushed forward, in addition to not having a TV and having to choose from a tiny glass of drink, for example, water or soda. I couldn't have both. When I asked the flight attendant for an extra glass of water, she looked at me with an ugly face. This is ridiculous. They don't want to give water to passengers. I will never fly with this airline again in my life.

The checking of my carry-on was not the greatest idea. It was selected for a security check in Toronto and didn't make it to my connecting flight. Fortunately Air Canada delivers late luggage to Whistler so I got it at 2 A M.

The seating and lack of leg room. I paid extra for more leg room. The space for under seat storage was a joke.

Well managed flight comfortable. Wish they had back of seat screens

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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