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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 4:30 pm and lands at 6:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 40m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

A direct flight from Windsor to Ottawa takes 1h 40m, covering 1,088 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 Windsor to Ottawa range from C$ 448 to C$ 628, with an average of C$ 515 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 448 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 34% above the route average of C$ 515. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 489 round-trip, compared to C$ 541 via a layover through Toronto Island (YTZ).

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 De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Windsor to Ottawa flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 468 to C$ 1,498. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Windsor to Ottawa are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 357, which is 15% above 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 Windsor to Ottawa usually depart from Windsor (YQG) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Connecting flights from Windsor to Ottawa most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Island (YTZ) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 34% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 37% on the Windsor to Ottawa route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 426 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 667, a difference of C$ 241. 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 Windsor and Ottawa.

Flying via Toronto Island (YTZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 47m, compared with 3h 55m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

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 Windsor 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 cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.