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Flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.182 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Vancouver.191 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct, returning Tue, 21 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 191 €, select.
Vancouver.193 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 193 €, select.
Vancouver.200 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
Vancouver.200 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Fri, 5 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
Vancouver.205 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Oct, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 205 €, select.
Vancouver.212 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 212 €, select.
Vancouver.213 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 213 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from 298 €
Jul
from 214 €
Aug
from 214 €
Sep
from 182 €
Oct
from 191 €
Nov
from 213 €
Dec
from 224 €
Jan
from 231 €
Feb
from 284 €
Mar
from 221 €
Apr
from 230 €
May
from 307 €

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International

Ottawa to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

Ottawa to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found182 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time5 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlinePorter Airlines
Average flights per week107

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International is 182 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
Porter Airlines, Air Transat and Air Canada fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
As of June 2025, there are 107 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport on Monday, 15 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 21 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know

  • Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Explore the options for catching a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from this terminal.

  • Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Ottawa.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to YVR.

  • Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • YND is about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport? Stay at a hotel close to Ottawa Gatineau Airport, such as Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also put you moments from the departure gate.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Think about kicking off your trip from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can book a direct Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) plane ticket with departures from this hub.

  • You can pick from a range of airlines offering direct flights from Ottawa to YVR departing from YOW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:

  • On the YOW to YVR route, Air Canada is the top airline in terms of bookings.

  • Air Canada is the most consistently on-time carrier operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Vancouver International Airport.

  • YOW is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Ottawa to YVR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance of 58.21%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • 98 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport. Return flights start from 182 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Ottawa to YVR. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport ticket.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Ottawa to YVR.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport. Pick the flight times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • May is the quietest month for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while August is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Ottawa to YVR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • December sees temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Vancouver

  • Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:

  • You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Vancouver when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Stanley Park followed by Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.

Explore more of Canada

  • Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are among its highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

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