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Flight from Vancouver to Ottawa
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Vancouver
Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 138 or less one-way and C$ 281 or less round-trip.
The cheapest flight from Vancouver to Ottawa was found, on average, 74 days before departure.
Book at least 3 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
High season is considered to be November, December and January. The cheapest month to fly is May.
Morning departure is around 28% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
Vancouver Airport (YVR) is Vancouver's primary airport, serving the Vancouver metropolitan area and the surrounding cities in British Columbia. It is about 12 km from downtown Vancouver. YVR is the second busiest airport in Canada, connecting to over 90 non-stop destinations all over the world. It is operated by various domestic and international airlines, including Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, British Airways, and more.
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a hub for Air Canada, which operates flights to major Canadian and international destinations. The most frequent flights from YOW include Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, London (UK), Paris, Frankfurt, Orlando, New York, and Los Angeles.
Vancouver International Airport has several lounges for passengers. These include the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Plaza Premium Lounge, Escape Lounge, and SkyTeam Lounge. All of these lounges locations are in the International Terminal (T1). You can access the lounges by paying in advance or with a lounge membership.
If you arrive hungry after your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa, you will find over 10 food options located throughout Ottawa Airport (YOW), from cafes and snack bars to sit down restaurants. Out of these, Tim Horton’s, which is located in the public area on level 1, is open 24h a day.
Travellers who need to care for their infants upon arrival can head to one of the nursing rooms at Ottawa Airport, where they can feed and care for their child in privacy. There are 3 rooms in the gated area next to gates 2, 14 and 18, and one room in the public area on level 1. All locations are accessible 24h a day.
If you would like to book a hotel close to Ottawa Airport, check out the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport Hotel, the Days Inn Ottawa Airport Hotel, or the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport Hotel. They are all located within 4min of the airport and offer a free airport shuttle.
Metred taxi rates apply if you wish to take a taxi to get to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) before your trip. If you are heading there from the downtown area, the ride will cost around C$ 32 and will take about 25min.
Travellers can stop for a nail or spa treatment while waiting for their flights from Vancouver to Ottawa by heading to Absolute Spa, located next to Gate C47 in the domestic terminal at Vancouver International Airport.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days
FAQs for booking Vancouver to Ottawa flights
Ottawa International Airport offers accessible services for passengers with disabilities. These services include wheelchair assistance, accessible washrooms, and TDD phones. All these services are in the main terminal. You can access the services by speaking to a customer service representative at the airport. Passengers who require assistance can also request it in advance by contacting the airport directly.
Yes, Vancouver International Airport offers a variety of parking options for passengers. These include Valet, Long-Term, and Short-Term parking, all located within walking distance of the terminal. Valet parking rates start at C$ 35 per day, Long-Term parking rates start at C$ 20 per day, and Short-Term parking rates start at C$ 4 per hour. All parking lots are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are constantly monitored by security cameras.
Public bus line 97 services the airport, connecting it to the downtown area. It leaves from bus stops 13-16, just outside the terminal building, with a one-way ticket costing C$ 3.50. Buses operate 24h a day during weekdays, with a reduced schedule during the night on weekends, and buses depart every 10min during peak hours.
Taxis are the most convenient way to get to your accommodation following flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, and they are available outside the airport from the arrivals area on level 1. Taxi fares are all metred, and if you are heading to the downtown area of Ottawa, the fare will be about C$ 30.
If you are looking to rent a car upon arrival, there are 6 car rental companies with offices located in the Parkade on level 1. National, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Avis and Alamo are all open from 6:00 or 7:00 am until 1:00 or 2:00 am every day. In addition, Routes Car Rental and Discount Car and Truck Rentals, which are located off of the airport property, provide an airport shuttle to their customers during their hours of operation.
Luggage storage is available at the airport for either short or long-term storage, with special rates available if you need to leave a bag for a week or a month. This service is located in the arrivals hall and is accessible 24h a day. In addition to storing bags, passengers can store winter coats or boots, and each storage space is large enough to fit the belongings of up to 4 travellers.
Direct flights take on average 4h 37m to travel the 3552 km between Vancouver and Ottawa.
There are 34 direct flights per day travelling from Vancouver to Ottawa, for an average of 241 flights per week.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Ottawa from Vancouver were found on Flair Airlines (C$ 88) and Porter Airlines (C$ 162), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Flair Airlines (C$ 248) and Porter Airlines (C$ 349).
The airlines most regularly connecting Vancouver to Ottawa are WestJet (4 flights per day), Air Canada (4 flights per day), and Virgin Australia (3 flights per day).
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ottawa on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.
The earliest flight leaves Vancouver at 8:35 am and lands in Ottawa at 4:00 pm.
The last flight leaves Vancouver at 10:20 pm and lands in Ottawa at 5:58 am.
All the following airlines operate direct flights between Vancouver and Ottawa: Air Canada, Air France, China Airlines, Flair Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, ANA, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia, and WestJet.
Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Ottawa flight route.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Ottawa flight route.
Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Ottawa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.
There are direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa on a daily basis.
The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are WestJet and Porter Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 383 and an overall rating of 7.7, WestJet is the most popular choice. Porter Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 299 and an overall rating of 7.7.
Air Canada, Virgin Australia and WestJet have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Vancouver Intl to Ottawa. Confirm policies on booking site.
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 Vancouver to Ottawa.
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.
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 to Vancouver with another airline.
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 from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.