C$ 114 Find Cheap Flights from the United States to Ottawa

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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

Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 2 Sep
Porter Airlines Logo
6:50 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.EWR-YOW
6h 09m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
4:05 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.YOW-EWR
1h 35mdirect
C$ 255Porter Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Porter Airlines Logo
10:00 a.m. - 3:04 p.m.EWR-YOW
5h 04m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
1:20 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW-EWR
6h 30m1 stop
C$ 295Porter Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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6:05 a.m. - 9:42 a.m.LGA-YOW
3h 37m1 stop
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11:05 a.m. - 4:55 p.m.YOW-LGA
5h 50m1 stop
C$ 312
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Air Canada Logo
10:05 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.JFK-YOW
4h 03m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
4:00 p.m. - 7:43 p.m.YOW-JFK
3h 43m1 stop
C$ 361Air Canada
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Air Canada Logo
8:00 a.m. - 1:51 p.m.MCO-YOW
5h 51m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
3:55 p.m. - 11:48 p.m.YOW-MCO
7h 53m1 stop
C$ 370Air Canada
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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7:50 p.m. - 12:19 a.m.EWR-YOW
4h 29m1 stop
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11:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.YOW-EWR
1h 40mdirect
C$ 374
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Wed, 17 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.ORD-YOW
12h 15m1 stop
WestJet Logo
6:00 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.YOW-ORD
11h 43m1 stop
C$ 451WestJet
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Thu, 18 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
WestJet Logo
5:30 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.ORD-YOW
23h 50m1 stop
WestJet Logo
7:50 a.m. - 4:43 p.m.YOW-ORD
9h 53m1 stop
C$ 459WestJet
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Wed, 20 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
United Airlines Logo
6:35 a.m. - 5:06 p.m.IAD-YOW
10h 31m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:29 p.m. - 9:12 p.m.YOW-IAD
1h 43mdirect
C$ 494United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep
United Airlines Logo
6:06 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.ORD-YOW
2h 29mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:33 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.YOW-ORD
2h 27mdirect
C$ 516United Airlines
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Booking Insights

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 Boston, at C$ 352 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 342 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$ 345 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 114 and departed from Orlando Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa which costs C$ 447 on average, and Orlando to Ottawa, which costs C$ 433 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$ 223 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is C$ 475 and C$ 469 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is January with an average price of C$ 298.

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$ 214 round-trip, from Newark Airport C$ 317 round-trip, from Orlando Airport C$ 375 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 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 114
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Boston 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 Boston, at C$ 352 return. The most popular connection is from Fort Lauderdale to Ottawa and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 342 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$ 345. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost C$ 114 and departed from Orlando 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$ 417. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are C$ 558 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 at night, when round-trip flights cost C$ 234 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 311.

  • How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each week?

    Each week there are around 495 direct flights from within United States to Ottawa. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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$ 203, from Newark C$ 247, from Boston C$ 281
  • 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.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 318 reviews
7.6Food
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025YYZ - RSW
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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.

Flight was delayed over 2 hours, then landed at a different airport!

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

Just an evening before they canceled my ticket and offered me ticket costing 3 x times more than. I will not fall prey to these scams,Will never book through kayak now. Such a bad experience.

was okay except.. 1)the porter check in webpage doesn't let you print your boarding pass from home 2)that there was a 90 min cut off for checking in on the kiosk in general, and to print a boarding pass, even tho i checked in online already....

Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

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.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

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.

Boarding experience was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and helpful. Entertainment system on the Houston-Edmonton flight did not function for passengers on the left side of the aisle. On the bird's eye flight from Quito to Houston, they should not serve a meal. No one needs to eat after midnight and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

They cancelled and moved my flight with no email or text or any other notice. I discovered this only when I attempted to check in for my flight. Actual flying experience was above average.

They were on time and everything went as expected. The only thing that could be better was they didn't wait for us to get through customs to pick up our luggage off the carousel. An employee picked it up and was shoving it together with others onto a cart. Later we found one of our luggage was slightly bent.

Delayed boarding. Delayed taking off. Delayed landing. Missed our connecting flight. Our seats on this plane were not assigned until last minute, splitting up our family with kids. I sat in the last row next to the bathroom with so many people rubbing up against me to get to the bathroom the entire flight.

Another delayed flight. Then got bumped to a later connecting flight, over two hours later! Plane was hot and uncomfortable.

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.

I booked my flight months ago, and checked-in online about 12 hours before the flight. I received an email confirmation of check-in. I had no subsequent communication from Air Canada after my original booking. After arriving at the airport three hours before the flight, as instructed, I waited 90 minutes for an agent to appear to check my bag. I was informed that my flight had been canceled many weeks before, and that flight was no longer being run!! I showed a copy of my check-in confirmation, but no explanation could be found. I was placed on standby for the next flight and the connection. Luckily, those flights were not full and I arrived at my destination. I double checked my email, but I received no update about the flight from Air Canada until the day of the flight.

I was forcefully re-routed to another destination and was delayed a total of 8hours. I have still not received my bags, no one is taking responsibility. The agents at the airport lied to me that I will get to my destination same time as my previous flight where I was forcefully re-routed from.

Flight was delayed by 1.5hrs. Once inside, people had their small handbags on the storage. The crew (male guy) was not helpful in making some space in the storage. Instead, he asked few bags to be checked-in and it was not a great experience. No attempt to help but just followed the things with a straight face. People had their literally small bags and he wouldnt not move from one storage to another even if there was space and would not let us do i as well. Once flight was on, they ran out of Orange juice, really running out of orange juice when the temp were 32.degrees outside. didnt made the sense. Onasking for a extra snack, he made a face as if he was giving me out of his pocket. if the flight was delayed, there could have an attempt to provide something extra incase people did asked.

Our flight was canceled at the last minute. Someone on the flight said the exact same thing happened to her the day before. I will say they helped us book a flight on another airline so that we could still make our vacation with little delay.

We had a very long delay. First the inbound flight took a while, then maintenance, they “fixed it” to then do boarding and leave the gate, and waste a lot of time to have to go back to the gate and eventually deplane. Had to wait for a new aircraft, wait for a gate, and do the whole thing again. Instead of leaving at 9:50am we left until past 1. I could’ve not woken up at 5am, or spend some more time with my family if they gave more grace period of time between flights to give some time in case of any issues. But they have to make all and every dollar possible

Abandoned me in hallway in a wheelchair… which I asked for because I sprained my back. After waiting in the hallway, I decided to walk the rest of the way since someone respecting me up.. My experience with the united was totally the opposite. Wheelchair access, propped swift and save me a lot of grief. Air Canada totally disorganized.

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Conflicting information provided about baggage allowance. One screen said I had a carry on and another said I didnt.

Flight was delayed but the real issue is how long we sat after boarding. Space very limited for an overnight flight and seatbacks didn’t recline so it was almost impossible to sleep.

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