How to find cheap flights to Ottawa
150 € is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Ottawa. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket for 352 €.
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Search for your tickets in advance. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights to choose from.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Ottawa by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This gives you access to fares for other airports in the region, which could mean lower fares.
Indirect routes are usually cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your tickets.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your budget and schedule.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Ottawa, with averages between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
January is when temperatures hit their lowest, between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
September is your safest bet for clearer skies. With seven days of average rainfall, this is the driest month in Ottawa.
It's rainiest in January, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Ottawa: what you need to know
When planning your Ottawa flight, there are a few choices for your arrival airport. Land at Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) or Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Most visitors arrive through Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND), the main entry point to the city.
Skip the layovers and travel to your destination in an easy hop. Take a direct flight to Ottawa with one of these leading airlines:
When you arrive in Ottawa, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Book your tickets and then find the perfect place to stay. These hotels are ready when you are:
Getting to central Ottawa from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND, the city's main gateway, is located about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Ottawa, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Ottawa Gatineau Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to Ottawa lands:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire at YOW. Find your ideal ride with Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore parts of Ottawa that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Ottawa and nearby areas in Ontario, Canada.
Ottawa highlights
These leading attractions should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Ottawa:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site: Around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Westgate Shopping Centre: Here's where you can give your wallet a little workout when exploring Ottawa. This shopping area is roughly 5 kilometres southwest of the centre.
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres northwest of the heart of Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Feel like exploring more? Montreal will add something special to your trip to Canada. It's about 161 kilometres east of Ottawa and features Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS. The closest airport to this city is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Laval might just become one of your favourite stops in Canada. You'll find it around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and Centre de la Nature are major draws.
Or head to Gatineau, about 8 kilometres northeast of Ottawa. Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Civilisation and Gatineau Park are just a taste of what's waiting.
Complete your trip with an Ottawa car hire
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Ottawa and travel on your terms. Easily compare prices in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Ottawa.