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$882 Find Cheap Flights to Ottawa

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Cheap Flight Deals to Ottawa

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Ottawa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to Ottawa

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Ottawa.
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14:50 - 23:54AKL-YOW
26h 04m2 stops
06:25 - 09:10YOW-AKL
33h 45m2 stops
$1,883United Airlines
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
13:00 - 04:57AKL-YOW
32h 57m1 stop
06:00 - 10:00YOW-AKL
35h 00m1 stop
$1,890Air Canada
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
13:00 - 14:39AKL-YOW
42h 39m2 stops
16:00 - 16:50YOW-AKL
31h 50m3 stops
$1,901Air Canada
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
14:50 - 10:31AKL-YOW
36h 41m2 stops
06:00 - 09:10YOW-AKL
34h 10m2 stops
$1,952United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
14:50 - 21:24AKL-YOW
23h 34m3 stops
14:10 - 09:10YOW-AKL
26h 00m2 stops
$1,972United Airlines
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
19:55 - 14:04AKL-YOW
35h 09m3 stops
14:50 - 12:40YOW-AKL
28h 50m3 stops
$2,026
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Wed, 12 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
13:00 - 04:57AKL-YOW
32h 57m1 stop
18:00 - 19:00YOW-AKL
32h 00m2 stops
$2,028Air Canada
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
14:50 - 21:24AKL-YOW
23h 34m2 stops
09:45 - 09:10YOW-AKL
30h 25m2 stops
$2,067United Airlines
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Thu, 13 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar
13:00 - 22:29AKL-YOW
26h 29m3 stops
14:45 - 12:40YOW-AKL
28h 55m3 stops
$2,253
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Fri, 14 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar

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 round-trip 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 Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,607. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $2,531 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 February, where tickets cost $2,115 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is $2,994 and $2,863 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $2,115.

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

The average price for all round-trip 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 round-trip flights cost $2,112 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 $2,747.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$882
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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 Airport from central Ottawa?

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

  • What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa Airport (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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ottawa

  • High season is considered to be August, September and October. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is February.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Ottawa flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Ottawa?

Find which airlines fly direct to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 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, +32 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +33 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +27 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +28 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +31 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +32 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +28 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +29 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.
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7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8916 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.7Food
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In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2025IAH - YYZ
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In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

Most disapointing experience. We were rerouted to Toronto, after a 7 hours flight , where we sat on the tarmac for a little over 4 hours, in a full airplain with no air. We were given a tiny cup of water twice during that wait. After the long wait we taxi out of toronto to wait another 30 min. Many people missed their conections including my kids and I. We were promised a hotel room in Montreal on the aircraft and at the exit of the aircraft, then directed to a desk after custom where me and my two kids were told that we do not get a room for the night and that we were on our own, after a back and fourth and stating what was told to us, the agent at the counter says that we are right and that we should have a room. I ask the lady if she could look into a different flight for us for the next day as I was with two you g kids and wanted them to get some rest. The gentlemen next to her jumps in and said there wss nothing without even (pretending) looking at their system, I insist and say that they could look for the kids. They seemed to have trouble with our reservation so they gave up. I told them that I needed to talk to a manager, they said there were no managers and that no one can do anything, to which I responded that there must be someone that could do something and that it does not make sense for them to repeat the same think as we are not undestanding each other. She threatns to call security and says I am rude. I say I will go, just give me the vouchers and ger response is “ not giving you the vouchers because you are rude”. I was not rude. It is normal to want to talk to a manager. I even said that the people at the counter were not resoonsible for the long journey and that there was nothing they could have done. But to threten and himiliate someone just because they ask for someone else to talk to ? I understand they are overwhelmed, but you know the quality and calibre of a company in the bad times not the smooth ones. I ended up leaving and paying for my own room and board.

Checkin was painful and slow! Lady didn’t seem to know what was going on and couldn’t explain the delay. Seemed ahe couldnt see the computer scree and we couldn’t hear her talk through her mask.

The first flight was an hour and a half late leaving, thus missing my connection. The second flight Departure was two hours late Leaving.

Flight was great my baggage was on time everywhere but my bags had been handled ruff cause they got damaged.

Overall good flight. The pilots were excellent. It was a nice flight, but the seats were a little uncomfortable.

Booked a united Air flight with option to pick seat , then found out was on an Air Canada flight with assigned seat , then they wanted a several dollar charge for some 25 cent value entertainment listening ear device

We were delayed because of ground crew, not because the plane wasn’t ready to go. The food was better than usual!

It was fine. The flight attendant appeared to be in a bad mood but everything was fine.

The free snack options are pretty pitiful for a 2.40h flight.

Everything was good till we got to yyz...then we got to the gate and there was NO GATE AGENT. We waited 15 min before disembarking. No internet No IFE Old aircraft Second leg in two weeks NOT IMPRESSED

The flight was delayed at the last moment quoting an absurd weather reason. This delay led to an issue with my connecting flight. I was made to run (literary) from this flight to the next one ( as they preponed departure. I was still in my DCA to YYZ flight when the boarding started for the next connecting flight. After my sprint to get the connecting flight, found that no place for my carry on. Had to sit for 3 hours with my back-pack on my lap , it was the most uncomfortable and inconvenient journey with little to no empathy shown by cabin crew in both flights. Another poor show from Air Canada!! Cant help because of lack of options !!

The speaker flight attendant talked over was way too loud. Hurt my ears -had to take out hearing aids.

It was ok. Even after the airport bus took us to the terminal , we did not expect to walk 35 mins inside the airport to the gate . A 15 min walk is ok . Especially if there was any delay in TSA check which happens to is too then people can easily miss the flight.

I was not even asked if I want some water. Joke. Steward gave me a biscuit cover in chocolate and did not even look at me.

Ok Did not like that the second leg of flight was moved earlier making it a rush to make

We had a lot problems in beginning but Air Canada took very good care of us

My flight was delayed, causing a shortened connection to my second flight, which led to a stressful experience. Additionally, I had to pay the luggage fee twice, for which I have receipts. Since Air Canada and United Airlines collaborate, their partnership should aim to provide better service, rather than leaving passengers to bear the consequences of an unprofessional experience.

One leg of the flight arrived late which necessitated a rebooking on the next leg. Although there were no major weather events in play, best choice offered was a 7 hour wait in the Vancouver airport for a 4 hour totally packed red eye flight to Ottawa. No opportunities to return earlier via other major hubs like Toronto or Montreal. Felt very much like national routes were no longer well supported. Adding insult to injury, entertainment system for my seat was out of order. Thought I might use wi-fi, but discovered it would cost $10 per hour! Paid a lot for the flight as it was over the holiday period. Probably won't be doing that again.

Air Canada is the worst airline I have ever flown. They lost my luggage, cancelled my flight, refused to pay for a hotel, charged me for business class even though they changed my flight to economy and there is no process to get someone on phone. Would not recommend Air Canada to my worst enemy.

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Ottawa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/3Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 04mAKL-YOW
19/3Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
33h 45mYOW-AKL
$1,883
12/3Wed
1 stopAir Canada
32h 57mAKL-YOW
19/3Wed
1 stopAir Canada
35h 00mYOW-AKL
$1,890
12/3Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
42h 39mAKL-YOW
19/3Wed
3 stopsAir Canada
31h 50mYOW-AKL
$1,901
14/3Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
36h 41mAKL-YOW
21/3Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
34h 10mYOW-AKL
$1,952
14/3Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 34mAKL-YOW
21/3Fri
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 00mYOW-AKL
$1,972
12/3Wed
3 stops
35h 09mAKL-YOW
19/3Wed
3 stops
28h 50mYOW-AKL
$2,026
14/3Fri
1 stopAir Canada
32h 57mAKL-YOW
21/3Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
32h 00mYOW-AKL
$2,028
13/3Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 34mAKL-YOW
20/3Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
30h 25mYOW-AKL
$2,067
14/3Fri
3 stops
26h 29mAKL-YOW
21/3Fri
3 stops
28h 55mYOW-AKL
$2,253

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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.
5/2Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
27h 02mAKL-YOW
$882
5/2Wed
2 stopsAir Canada
27h 02mAKL-YOW
$886
13/3Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
39h 33mAKL-YOW
$987
5/2Wed
1 stopAir Canada
20h 00mAKL-YOW
$1,033
5/2Wed
1 stopAir Canada
20h 00mAKL-YOW
$1,036
5/2Wed
3 stops
32h 07mAKL-YOW
$1,063
5/2Wed
3 stopsUnited Airlines
47h 47mAKL-YOW
$1,171

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