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Getting to the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport from the city center is fast and easy via taxi. It will take you 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions on average to get to the airport located roughly 10 km from the city center. Alternatively, you can board a bus, which is pocket friendly, you will get to the city center after about 40 minutes.

Yes, the airport has several facilities that are dedicated to people with reduced mobility, such as wheelchair-accessible restrooms and parking lots. The buses offering transportation from the airport are wheelchair-accessible and taxis are also availed upon request.

There are several parking options at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport that you can choose from. You can either choose valet and away parking located directly opposite the arrival level terminal via door 3, Parkade parking located across the arrival level terminal, and Economy lot situated right behind the Parkade. The parking lots are conveniently located and easily accessible with 24/7 video surveillance cameras, baggage carts, dedicated parking stalls for families, and battery booster packs.

Yes, a dedicated animal relief area is situated along the Parkade across the road from terminal Level 1. Travelers with small animals as carry-on or service animals that are leashed can enter the animal relief area located past the security check. One may be found in the international gate region, next to Gate 18, and one can be found in the U.S. gate section. The relief area features trash cans and disposable plastic bags for use.

Among airlines operating Winnipeg to Ottawa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Winnipeg and Ottawa. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• Air Canada
• WestJet

Flights from Winnipeg to Ottawa usually depart from Winnipeg (YWG) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

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
• WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Winnipeg to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 351 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to C$ 370 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 40–C$ 139 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.

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

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) – 31% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Winnipeg to Ottawa route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 344 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 397, a difference of C$ 53. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Winnipeg to Ottawa route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Winnipeg to Ottawa flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 4:15 pm and lands at 6:50 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 72% above the route average of C$ 376. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Winnipeg to Ottawa takes 2h 35m, covering 2,715 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 163 to C$ 1,360. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Winnipeg to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 139, which is 46% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 04m, compared with 7h 55m via Calgary (YYC) and 8h 21m via Edmonton (YEG).

Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Winnipeg to Ottawa range from C$ 298 to C$ 509, with an average of C$ 376 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 298 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Winnipeg to Ottawa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.