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$1,245 Find cheap flights to Ottawa

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Flights to Ottawa - Travel Insights & Trends

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 day to fly to Ottawa?

The average price of all flights to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa is Monday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,828. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $2,326 on average.

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 November, where tickets cost $1,559 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $2,673 and $2,580 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $1,559.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

The average price for all flights to Ottawa depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $1,929 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $3,193.

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

The duration of your flight to Ottawa depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular route to Ottawa on KAYAK is from Christchurch, which takes 29h 55m.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$1,245
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Auckland to Ottawa

When to book flights to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Ottawa based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Ottawa flights

  • How far is Ottawa from central Ottawa?

    You’ll need to travel 11 km to reach the Ottawa city centre from Ottawa.

  • What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa (YOW). It can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl.

  • 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.

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Ottawa?

    Of the 6 airlines that fly to Ottawa, Air Canada offers the most flights, with around 233 per week, followed by Porter Airlines with 200 flights per week.

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Direct departures

New Zealand to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

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Direct returns

Ottawa to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +30 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +31 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +29 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +30 more

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Top airlines flying 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 New Zealand 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10777 reviews
6.7Food
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

8.0 ExcellentAnna, May 2024DEN - YVR
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Fine. Though no food or entertainment so the survey needs to be updated with those options.

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Standard flight experience, but there is only power at the seat to row 20 on the aircraft, on my initial check in it did not say that was the case

I feel like they have upgraded the app since I last flew United and I found it to be super helpful. I had stopped flying United unless absolutely necessary and my experience on this trip indicates they have been working hard to improve their services.

The ride was good but no food ot entertainment hence, it was just over an hour flight.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

This flight was a code share on Air New Zealand.

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

No snacks served! Seating in the kast row in uncomfortable.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My flight was from Charleston, SC to Halifax, NS with one layover and the same on the return. My flight to Halifax was good! The employees at check-in were helpful and friendly. No issues there. My each leg of my flight to Halifax was pleasant. The air crews were excellent, professional and courteous. Arrival in Toronto was uneventful, and the gate agents were friendly and helpful. The same for my flight to Halifax. My return trip was not so pleasant. The flight from Halifax to Toronto was great, with everything I mentioned above: friendly check-in staff and gate agents and quick boarding. It is when I got to Toronto that things went off the rails. In short my flight to Charleston was cancelled about an hour before boarding due to weather in Charleston. I received a text stating I would be rebooked within the 1/2 hour, and I was... on a flight at 6:40 pm the next day, more than 24 hours out! I absolutely could not stay in Toronto that long as I had to be back in Savannah for work. I went to the Air Canada service desk and here is where it really came off the rails for me. Please understand that up to this point every Air Canada employee I had interaction with was wonderful. However my experience with your service desk left much to be desired. As I stood in line with about 30 other people one of the agents announced that for those of us whose flight was cancelled that we had been rebooked, and to please follow her so we could be "escorted out". I turned to someone in line and asked what that meant, "escorted out"? They had no idea. As someone who has limited international travel experience I had no idea what to expect. One of the passengers asked her about accommodations, and was told basically that the cancellation was due to weather and therefore not Air Canada's problem (paraphrasing, but that was the message). She then proceeded to herd a group of passengers to be "escorted out". No other explanation. I waited in line to talk with one of the agents, and happened to get the same agent who had just taken the group out. I told her I could not wait for another flight 24 hours away and asked if they could try and book me on an earlier flight. She handed me a card and said there was nothing they could do and to call the 800 number to try and get another booking. She was extremely short with me and acted as if it was a bother to answer my questions. She said that I needed to be "escorted out". I asked her what does that mean? She explained that the international side of the airport closed at 10:00 pm and that we could not stay in the terminal overnight. I then asked her where I was going to be escorted to, to which she answered "the curb". The curb... outside of the airport? Yes, the curb. That was all she said. I left the desk to call the 800 number to rebook my flight. The gentleman I spoke with on the phone was pleasant and very helpful, and was able to get me a flight out at 7:55 am the next morning with a connection in Chicago. Absolutely wonderful experience there. I then proceeded to walk through the terminal to find my way out so that I could get a hotel for the night (another $225 I was not expecting to spend). I didn't realize that I could not exit the terminal without being "escorted out". I, and several other passengers, found our way at the far end of the terminal which was, apparently, closed to all except domestic Canadian travel. We were not aware of this. We were approached by a young lady with Air Canada and told that we had to turn around and we were not permitted in that section of the airport. She was abrupt and quite rude about it. Not a pleasant person. I made my way back to the service desk so that they could escort me out. About an hour after getting my flight taken care of I received another text that my morning flight had been delayed by 45 minutes. Not a huge deal as I was able to make my connection in Chicago, but it did put me on edge expecting another cancellation. My flight from Toronto to Chicago and then to Charleston was with United Airlines. The flight to Chicago was pleasant. I was fortunate enough to have a seat to myself. The flight from Chicago to Charleston was on a smaller plane, two seats each side, and the individual next to me was not a small individual. I had to press myself against the wall of the plane as I had zero space. Other than that the flight was fine and, again, the crew professional and courteous. I hate to complain because I know that airline employees, both on the ground and in the air, deal with some crazy things and many unpleasant passengers. I get it. I am in hospitality and I absolutely understand, and am appreciative of your associates and the jobs they have. It's not easy and, I imagine, quite stressful at times. Every Air Canada associate I interacted with was wonderful and do your airline credit, aside from those that I just mentioned above. It's not hard to answer a question, even if you're having a hard day. I also understand that things happen that are beyond the control of the airline. Weather, mechanical issues, passengers acting up... I totally understand. When it is all said and done Air Canada got me home safely, for which I am most grateful, and I am grateful for all of your associates who were professional and courteous during my journey.

Unable to initiate refund/reschedule the ticket #worst experience #lost 900$

Horrific, we bought our tickets 6 months in advance and paid extra for specific seats close to the front. There was an equipment change to a larger plane ( more seats), identical configuration, you would believe they could honor the seats we purchased. Unfortunately not, and they sent multiple alerts from 11pm to 2am, keeping us up all night. Eventually my husband was moved to the back of the plane with 40 rows, 10seats wide, 🟰 400 people ahead of him to deplane. ( we had a time constraint we had to catch on landing) I don’t mind a middle seat if it is my husband or travel partner, but if I thought there would ever be a chance we would be separated. I would choose an isle. There was no one we could contact as we were at sea, with no cell service. Once docked, We went to the airport an extra hour early, no help at all Air Canada check in counter told us we don’t work for air Canada, call Toronto. Horrible service all around. When you pay for seat selection, don’t count on it with Air Canada. ☹️

Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours. Communication of gate change was poor. Email and screen said one gate and it was a different gate from that. Gate changed first to 64 B and then to 64 C. Originally it was 68B. 64C was not communicated properly!

Didn't like that we couldn't be seated together or seated away from the stinking toilets or check in on line. All rather poor.

Flight attendants were great. The food I ordered was actually pretty good, and I appreciate the non-tuna snack. That long of a flight in those chairs is just brutal.

This was a red eye return, so I doubt there would be anyway to make it better. Other than adding beds.

They changed my flight twice. The 2nd time they changed it they did so the day before the scheduled departure and replaced the lie flat seat in a 777 to a 737. I paid extra to be in the 777 only for them to change it. Then the departure was delayed twice. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Direct nonstop flight was great. Flight was delayed and the crew announced a 2h delay on the sound system. 30 min or so later I hear my name on the sound system for immediate board. Several other passangers were late too. Reason: The crew incorrectly announced a 2h delay when in reality they meant a new boarding time at 2pm.

Flight was on time early arrival better entertainment good staff.everything was excellent

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to Ottawa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
24/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
47h 59mAKL-YOW
$1,245
24/8Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
47h 59mAKL-YOW
$1,248
24/8Sat
1 stop
20h 39mAKL-YOW
$1,299
24/8Sat
1 stop
26h 19mAKL-YOW
$1,356
24/8Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
60h 18mAKL-YOW
$1,780
24/8Sat
3 stopsAir Canada
39h 18mAKL-YOW
$1,823

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Recent domestic flight deals

28/6Fri
multi-stopWestJet
7h 01mYWG-YOW
7/7Sun
directWestJet
2h 51mYOW-YWG
$386
10/7Wed
multi-stopPorter Airlines
11h 49mYEG-YOW
11/7Thu
multi-stopPorter Airlines
6h 20mYOW-YEG
$402
10/7Wed
directPorter Airlines
3h 45mYEG-YOW
11/7Thu
directPorter Airlines
4h 23mYOW-YEG
$430
30/7Tue
directWestJet
2h 27mYWG-YOW
3/8Sat
directWestJet
2h 51mYOW-YWG
$437
30/7Tue
multi-stopWestJet
7h 01mYWG-YOW
3/8Sat
directWestJet
2h 51mYOW-YWG
$445
20/6Thu
directPorter Airlines
4h 41mYVR-YOW
25/6Tue
multi-stopPorter Airlines
13h 46mYOW-YVR
$445
24/6Mon
directPorter Airlines
4h 40mYVR-YOW
6/7Sat
directPorter Airlines
5h 20mYOW-YVR
$458
17/6Mon
multi-stopPorter Airlines
14h 12mYVR-YOW
19/6Wed
multi-stopPorter Airlines
13h 31mYOW-YVR
$463
8/11Fri
multi-stopCanadian North
13h 15mYEG-YOW
15/11Fri
multi-stopCanadian North
13h 30mYOW-YEG
$6,017
28/6Fri
multi-stopCanadian North
13h 15mYEG-YOW
1/7Mon
multi-stopCanadian North
38h 30mYOW-YEG
$6,865

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