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Cheap Flights to Ottawa

Country
Canada
Airport code
YOW
Nonstop from
3 cities
Route guides
3 cities
Parliament Hill in Ottawa seen from the Ottawa River

Flights to Ottawa

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Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) sits about 11 miles south of downtown, with OC Transpo bus service connecting to the city center in around 30 to 40 minutes.

A City Built Around Its Winters

Ottawa gets genuinely cold, snowy winters, and rather than working around them, the city leans in: the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, freezes into the world’s largest naturally frozen skating rink most winters, typically open from January into February depending on ice conditions. Summers are warm and humid, with the canal switching to boating and a paved recreational path.

Canada’s Capital and a Steady Government Travel Hub

As the seat of the federal government, Ottawa sees consistent weekday business and political travel year-round, which keeps demand more stable across the calendar than in most tourist-driven cities, aside from a sharp spike around Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill each July 1.

Getting Around Once You Land

The O-Train light rail’s Confederation Line covers downtown and several neighborhoods, and the core sightseeing area around Parliament Hill and ByWard Market is compact and walkable.

Search live fares to Ottawa above, and consider Canada Day or the Rideau Canal skating season if either fits your travel dates.

Routes

Flights to Ottawa by departure city

Route guides to Ottawa from every city we cover, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Travel guides

Ottawa travel guides

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Ottawa: Should You Rent a Car or Rely on Public Transit?

Whether to rent a car in Ottawa or rely on the O-Train, buses and bikes: how the city is laid out, how OC Transpo fares work, the airport rail link, what driving and parking are really like, Gatineau Park and the day trips that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Best Time to Fly to Ottawa: Seasons, Weather & Prices

Month-by-month guide to flying to Ottawa: four real seasons, the Tulip Festival, Canada Day, Bluesfest and Winterlude weeks that move fares, the cheapest and busiest windows, and how to get downtown from YOW.

Things to Do in Ottawa: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer’s guide to Ottawa: Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal in every season, the ByWard Market, the national museums, the neighbourhoods worth a half-day, Gatineau across the river, food, festivals, day trips, and two sample itineraries.

FAQ

Ottawa flights, answered

Is there a direct flight to Ottawa?

Yes. Nonstop routes exist from Halifax, Quebec, Winnipeg. Other cities may also fly direct; search above to check from your own airport.

When's the best time to visit Ottawa?

Month-by-month guide to flying to Ottawa: four real seasons, the Tulip Festival, Canada Day, Bluesfest and Winterlude weeks that move fares, the cheapest and busiest windows, and how to get downtown from YOW.

Do I need a rental car in Ottawa?

Whether to rent a car in Ottawa or rely on the O-Train, buses and bikes: how the city is laid out, how OC Transpo fares work, the airport rail link, what driving and parking are really like, Gatineau Park and the day trips that need a car, and a decision table by trip type.

Which airports serve Ottawa?

Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Our airport guides cover terminals, ground transport, and parking for each.

Where can I fly to Ottawa from?

You can search flights to Ottawa from any airport. We also have route guides from 3 cities, including Cancun, London, and New York, each with a live search and recent fares where available.

Can I also compare hotels in Ottawa and car rentals in Ottawa?

Yes. Our hotels and car rentals pages for Ottawa each have a live search, so you can plan the whole trip in one place.