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Among airlines operating Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

Only Air Canada operates flights between Ottawa and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

Flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 412 round-trip via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL), compared to C$ 551 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 35–C$ 127 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air Canada. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 variants.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 17% 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 19% on the Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 506 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 624, a difference of C$ 118. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Capital One Arena, National Mall, and Kennedy Center. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 am and lands at 12:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 12:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

A direct flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 1h 43m, covering 1,171 km.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 457 to C$ 1,780. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 319, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 09m, compared with 4h 27m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 5h 16m via Newark (EWR).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from C$ 486 to C$ 672, with an average of C$ 549 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 486 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Ottawa to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.