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

Flights from Ottawa to Raleigh usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Raleigh.

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

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Raleigh most commonly connect through: • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 68% of one-stop connections • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 13% of one-stop connections • Newark (EWR) – 10% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 10% of one-stop connections Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Ottawa to Raleigh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 494 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 944, a difference of C$ 450. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Which popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are William B. Umstead State Park and Lenovo Center. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Raleigh take?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Raleigh takes 0h 00m, covering 1,741 km.

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

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 Raleigh 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$ 558 to C$ 3,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Ottawa to Raleigh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 477, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Raleigh?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 51m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 4h 58m via Newark (EWR).

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Raleigh range from C$ 424 to C$ 834, with an average of C$ 558 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 424 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Raleigh?

United Airlines (C$ 824) and Air Canada (C$ 859) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Raleigh?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) is the most popular layover for the Ottawa to Raleigh route. 68% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via IAD.

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

Flights via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 465. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Raleigh layovers at 169 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

C$ 558

Typical prices: C$ 424-C$ 834

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Wed 31/10Wed 7/11

YOW - RDU • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flights

C$ 301

Typical prices: C$ 249-C$ 523

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Thu 1/11

YOW - RDU • 2 stops

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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Raleigh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

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January

Cheapest • 25% price drop

October

Most popular

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Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ)

Cheapest • Avg C$ 465 (round-trip)

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

Shortest trip • 4h 20m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Raleigh

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

8:00 a.m. - 4:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 31m1 stop Orlando

9:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

19h 45m2 stops Orlando Hamilton

C$ 558Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

8:00 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 07m1 stop Orlando

4:30 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

32h 14m2 stops Tampa Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 559Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec

8:00 a.m. - 4:07 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 07m1 stop Orlando

4:30 p.m. - 12:07 a.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

7h 37m1 stop Tampa

C$ 584Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

8:00 a.m. - 10:59 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 59m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

19h 45m2 stops Orlando Hamilton

C$ 612Multiple Airlines

Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 4:03 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 03m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:45 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

4h 09m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 824United Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 4:03 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 03m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:05 a.m. - 5:16 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

10h 11m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 824United Airlines

Wed, 14 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

10:00 a.m. - 7:58 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 58m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

3:05 p.m. - 11:54 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

8h 49m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 824United Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

3:10 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

2:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

5h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 859Air Canada

Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

3:10 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:05 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

7h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 909Air Canada

Wed, 30 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

3:10 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:05 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

7h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 911Air Canada

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Raleigh

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:50 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

4h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 951Air Canada

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 4:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 31m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Orlando

7:05 a.m. - 11:48 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

16h 43m1 stop Orlando

C$ 1,032Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:05 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

7h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,050Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:20 a.m. - 5:35 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

11h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,082Delta

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 8:57 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 57m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl New York LaGuardia Charlotte Douglas

8:11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

11h 49m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,220American Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

3:10 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 21m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

6:00 a.m. - 2:17 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

8h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 1,336Air Canada

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

2:00 p.m. - 8:46 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 46m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

11:30 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

10h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 1,349United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

2:45 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

3:05 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

7h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,349Air Canada

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

10:37 a.m. - 4:02 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:53 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

10h 42m1 stop Newark

C$ 1,544United Airlines

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 5:18 p.m.YOW Ottawa-RDU Raleigh-Durham

11h 18m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:36 a.m. - 2:17 p.m.RDU Raleigh-Durham-YOW Ottawa

3h 41m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 1,544United Airlines

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Raleigh and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 69% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	February
High season	October
Cheapest flight	C$ 301

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 48% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (49% more expensive on average)

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Raleigh?
Flights from Ottawa to Raleigh usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Raleigh?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Raleigh.
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Raleigh pass through?
One-stop flights from Ottawa to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 68% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 10% of one-stop connections

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Raleigh?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the Ottawa to Raleigh route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 494 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 944, a difference of C$ 450. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
Which popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are William B. Umstead State Park and Lenovo Center. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.
How long does a flight from Ottawa to Raleigh take?
A direct flight from Ottawa to Raleigh takes 0h 00m, covering 1,741 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Raleigh?
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 Raleigh 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$ 558 to C$ 3,607. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Raleigh looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Raleigh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 477, which is 15% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Raleigh?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 51m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 4h 58m via Newark (EWR).
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Raleigh range from C$ 424 to C$ 834, with an average of C$ 558 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 424 counts as a good deal.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average C$ 494 – about C$ 450 less than Saturday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Raleigh trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 418 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,100 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
- Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
- Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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