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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Victoria to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 4:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 5:36 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 36m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Victoria to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Victoria to Ottawa takes 4h 36m, covering 5,761 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Victoria to Ottawa range from C$ 457 to C$ 767, with an average of C$ 584 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 457 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 63% above the route average of C$ 584. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 276 round-trip via Edmonton (YEG), compared to C$ 663 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 42–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 274 to C$ 1,113. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Victoria to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 234, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Victoria to Ottawa usually depart from Victoria Intl (YYJ) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

One-stop flights from Victoria to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 69% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 1% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the Victoria to Ottawa route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 517 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 702, a difference of C$ 185. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Porter Airlines operates flights between Victoria and Ottawa.

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 20m, compared with 7h 20m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 7h 50m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Victoria (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Shaw Centre, National Arts Centre, and Canal Rideau Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Victoria to Ottawa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: 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.

There are a couple of parking lots that are designated for long-term parking. Lot 1, which is closer to the terminal, is filled first and Lot 2 is only used if there is a need. Both lots have designated parking spaces with chargers for electric vehicles. They are just past the short-term parking lot and are within walking distance of the terminal.

Bus Route 97 provides public transportation from Ottawa Airport. It picks up passengers on the lower level and stops downtown. You can buy your ticket from the machine in the arrivals hall or you can pay once you board the bus. Depending on traffic, the ride will take about 30 minutes.

All washrooms have wheelchair-accessible stalls that are equipped with support bars and buttons for emergencies. Throughout the building, there are large and bright signs for easy viewing if you have difficulty with your sight. Elevators make it convenient to get from one floor to another and in the lower departure hall, there is a washroom for service pets.

If you are travelling with young children, you can keep them busy by taking them up to the observation deck on Level 3. There they can watch planes take off and land. In the food court, you'll also find high chairs and booster seats that you can use. On both levels 1 and 2, there are breastfeeding rooms where moms can nurse in private. These rooms are open and available to passengers 24/7.