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Cheap Flights from the United States to Ottawa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from the United States to Ottawa 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 the United States to Ottawa

Fri, 26 Sep - Thu, 2 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 4:57 p.m.MCO-YOW
3h 12mdirect
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4:25 p.m. - 7:41 p.m.YOW-MCO
3h 16mdirect
C$ 257Porter Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.EWR-YOW
1h 40mdirect
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4:35 p.m. - 9:10 p.m.YOW-EWR
4h 35m1 stop
C$ 266Porter Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
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7:50 a.m. - 8:21 p.m.YOW-LAX
15h 31m2 stops
C$ 271
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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
WestJet Logo
6:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.LAX-YOW
9h 40m1 stop
WestJet Logo
7:50 a.m. - 6:54 p.m.YOW-LAX
14h 04m2 stops
C$ 273WestJet
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Sun, 28 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
WestJet Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.LAX-YOW
14h 22m2 stops
WestJet Logo
3:35 p.m. - 9:46 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 11m1 stop
C$ 280WestJet
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Fri, 26 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct
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2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
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7:50 a.m. - 8:21 p.m.YOW-LAX
15h 31m2 stops
C$ 284
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 5:06 p.m.LAX-YOW
8h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:29 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.YOW-LAX
8h 16m1 stop
C$ 302United Airlines
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Fri, 26 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
United Airlines Logo
11:59 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.LAX-YOW
11h 14m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 10:40 p.m.YOW-LAX
8h 15m1 stop
C$ 316United Airlines
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Sat, 27 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:30 p.m. - 10:25 a.m.LAX-YOW
8h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
2:40 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 55m1 stop
C$ 321Air Canada
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Sat, 27 Sep - Mon, 29 Sep
Air Canada Logo
10:30 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 30m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:35 a.m. - 2:43 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 08m1 stop
C$ 329Air Canada
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Ottawa's airport is easy to navigate for travelers.
Expect carry-on space issues on Air Canada flights.
User tips
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Top airlines
United Airlines
Most flights • 82 per week
Porter Airlines
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Top routes
LAX-YOW
Cheapest
FLL-YOW
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When to travel
April
Cheapest • 40% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 257
Overall average: C$ 504
Porter Airlines
Fri 26/9Thu 2/10
MCO - YOW • Direct
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 105
Typical prices: C$ 199-273
WestJet
Sat 11/10
LAX - YOW • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Ottawa

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Ottawa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Ottawa?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Ottawa was found on the route from Los Angeles, at C$ 257 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 274 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Ottawa?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Ottawa from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Ottawa costs C$ 360 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 85 and departed from Tampa. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa which costs C$ 382 on average, and Tampa to Ottawa, which costs C$ 436 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Ottawa is April, where tickets cost C$ 224 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and September, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is C$ 471 and C$ 455 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of C$ 299.

What is a good deal for flights to Ottawa?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Ottawa, 25% of our users found tickets to Ottawa for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale C$ 194 round-trip, from Newark Airport C$ 298 round-trip, from Orlando Airport C$ 302 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Ottawa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 105
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (12% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa

Flights from the United States to Ottawa: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United States to Ottawa 
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaORD-YOWNov 2024
Ottawa, as a small airport is easiest to navigate! Overhead baggage compartments seem to be smaller, and on every flight they seem to need travellers to volunteer to put carryons in checked luggage instead.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-YOWJan 2024
I always expect issues with United but there doesn't seem to be another airline to use. Advice: Give yourself and extra day to get anywhere - don't be in a hurry to get home either.

FAQs - booking Ottawa flights

  • How do I get to downtown Ottawa from the airport?

    Ottawa Airport is not far from downtown Ottawa, so you can reach it in 20 to 25 minutes. The OC Transpo public bus route 97 stops outside level 1 of the airport and goes to the center of the city. The ticket costs 3.50 CAD (around 2.60 USD), which you can buy on the bus or from a ticket machine. If you have a lot of luggage with you and prefer to avoid public transportation, you can either book a hotel that comes with airport transfers, like Southway Hotel, or take a taxi that will cost under 30 CAD (23 USD).

  • What shopping options are at the airport in Ottawa?

    Though most shops are available post-security in the departures area of the airport, such as a bookstore as well as a gift shop and electronics store, you can buy some basic products in the public area of the terminal, such as at Relay or Bytown Marche.

  • Are there any services for kids at the airport in Ottawa?

    Yes, apart from play areas in the departures and family restrooms, restaurants at the airport offer kid-friendly meals and are equipped with high chairs and booster seats. The Observation Deck is also easily accessible so small travelers can have a look at planes landing and taking off.

  • What banking services are available at Ottawa Airport?

    Banking services are available at the airport in Ottawa in the form of ATMs, located pre-security on levels 1 and 3, as well as ICE – International Currency Exchange offices situated near the arrivals area on level 1. In addition, there is a cash conversion kiosk located on level 3 in the pre-security area that is open around the clock.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Ottawa?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Ottawa was found on the route from Los Angeles, at C$ 257 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 274 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Ottawa Airport from central Ottawa?

    The city centre of Ottawa is 11 km from Ottawa.

  • What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa Airport (YOW). It can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Ottawa?

    On average, a flight to Ottawa costs C$ 360. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 85 and departed from Tampa Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 424. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are C$ 560 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Ottawa?

    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 to Ottawa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Ottawa?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost C$ 185 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 282.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ottawa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Ottawa? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Ottawa for the following prices or less: From Fort Lauderdale C$ 192, from Newark C$ 262, from Tampa C$ 418
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Ottawa flight deals.
  • Although located in the capital of Canada, Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), also known as Ottawa Airport, is a rather small airport size-wise in comparison to most capitals’ airports. It serves the state of Ontario and is often a good alternative for people who wish to get to Montreal and surroundings.
  • Travelers in transit who would like to catch up on some sleep, have a look at the hotels located near Ottawa Airport to enjoy a couple of hours of restful sleep before continuing on your journey. Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is a great solution if you wish to get to your hotel right after your flight to Ottawa as it is next to the airport building. There are also the Days Inn Ottawa Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport a few minutes’ ride away. All of these hotels offer free shuttles.
  • If you are planning to go to Montreal from Ottawa, it is a good idea to rent a car to get there faster and on your own schedule. You can rent the car at the airport and pick from eight rental companies that are onsite, such as Discount, National, or Avis, all of which are located in the Airport Parkway.
  • In the mood for some food after the flight to Ottawa? Restaurants in the public area of the airport include Harvey’s, Rideau Bar & Grill, and Tim Horton’s, which is open 24 hours.
  • Those traveling with many bags and would like to safely store some of them at the airport can do so at the PARS 2000 Coat Check and Baggage Storage, which is situated in the arrivals hall on Level 1. The service is available 24/7, and it is possible to store belongings there for hours or weeks. Rates differ depending on the type of item and the duration.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from the United States to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Ottawa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Ottawa. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Ottawa? 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.
7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 363 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.6Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Sep 2025YDF - YHZ
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Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

I was not happy with AirfareAssist, the agency that kayak advised me would be handling my booking. I was advised by porter airlines that I had been overcharged for the Basic express , a option that I had asked airfare assist to help arrange after I realized that the basic fare I had chosen with porter did not include a carryon. At each checkin porter advised I had been overcharged for this . They advised that money would be refunded to my credit card, however, this is not likely to happen as it is not my name and credit card that appeared on the porter invoice, but that of another individual/agent. When airfare assist was arranging the basic express with porter on my behalf, they asked me to confirm that I agreed to pay $263 USD for this. I did agree, as I was advised this was needed to proceed. When I checked the invoice on the porter website and saw that it was not my name and credit card on the invoice, I was advised that this was how airfareassist processed the payment. The Porter invoice indicated a billed amount of $126USD I will not use Kayak or their designated AirfareAssist again

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

Three hours on the tarmac with almost zero communication from the cockpit. Not when offered a water in the interim. In my 67 years of flying all over the world the worst experience ever. The plane was half empty, however had to pay for seats to sit next to my girlfriend. Extra to take a carry on. I would never fly Porter again even for free.

All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

Flight was actually on Air Canada. The flight itself was fine. Nothing special. Food was pretty pathetic except for cookies. They offered plenty of food and drinks but just wasn't very good. Even for airline food.

I like the web site, prompt notifications, website checks in process, and airport check in. The flight attendants are attentive and polite. The return flight was 2 hours late and reason vine doesn't sound like an unplanned and unexpected issue (scheduled plane maintenance).

The keg from Edmonton to Toronto My wife found it very cold. Other than that great flight.

Smooth flight Staff were courteous and welcoming upon entering and exiting the plane Pilot and crew provided frequent updates Leg space was not pleasant but manageable

Everything was good except I was a bit disappointed that I had to pay US $150 for bags.

Flight itself good .Landing at terminal3 and connections to terminal1,it is connections nightmare,specially for disable person

The seats very Uncomfortable, no meal and no entertainment for a 4Hours flight. Smooth Flight, Great Take off and landing. Superb crew!

The flight attendants were super! They created a cosy and warm flight atmosphere!

West Jet flight was cancelled and I was not notified. I found out when I tried to check in on-line. Spent 4 hours on the phone with West Jet and Just Fly trying to figure what happened.

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

Flight was delayed 3 times. Then cancelled due to pilot being timed out. They refused hotel vouchers. Gate attendants were very rude and could not help you at all.

Short flight. Everything was fine except the flight was delayed twice for a total of an hour.

I found the boarding easy and my seat was very comfortable as I had a lot of leg room. I am not too happy that I no longer have lounge access even though I used to get it with my TD credit card.

Flight cancelled. Major disruption to our travel. Do not use Air Canada from KC. To few flights.

There labor disputes cancelled my flight less than 24 hours before my boarding time but there customer service/website was easy enough to navigate and they rebooked me for no upcharge.

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

Check in staff was incredibly rude and condescending. When I arrived at the gate I had been charged $125 for a checked back. I did have or check a bag. When I brought this to the attention of the staff member who checked me in, she said that she made a mistake and there was nothing she could do about it. I asked her to remove the charge and refund credit card, she said she could not and that I had to call my credit card company to contest the charge. I called Air Canada customer support, was put on hold, after 43 minutes a received a messages stating customer service was overwhelmed with calls and was then hung up on.

Refreshments and Air Hostess was good. Issues with customs in Toronto caused flight to depart and left me behind twice. Vouchers for delayed flight needs to increase.

Long wait to check in at the priority counter in Toronto

I had no communication, receipt etc from Air Canada until hours before flight

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