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Flight deals from Vancouver to Ottawa International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Ottawa International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 183 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.182 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Ottawa.183 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 183 €, select.
Ottawa.200 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 200 €, select.
Ottawa.214 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 214 €, select.
Ottawa.223 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 223 €, select.
Ottawa.238 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 238 €, select.
Ottawa.238 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Abbotsford on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 238 €, select.
Ottawa.238 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 238 €, select.
Ottawa.245 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 245 €, select.
Ottawa.248 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
Ottawa.260 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 260 €, select.
Ottawa.282 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.
Ottawa.293 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Fri, 9 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 293 €, select.
Ottawa.303 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 303 €, select.
Ottawa.306 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Sat, 1 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 306 €, select.
Ottawa.308 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 308 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Ottawa International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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May
from 183 €
Jun
from 182 €
Jul
from 223 €
Aug
from 238 €
Sep
from 238 €
Oct
from 308 €
Nov
from 339 €
Dec
from 367 €
Jan
from 366 €
Feb
from 369 €
Mar
from 470 €

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa International

Vancouver to Ottawa International: Alternative routes

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

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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Vancouver to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found182 €
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week121

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Ottawa 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.
4 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa International.
Air Canada, Air Transat and Air New Zealand fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa International.
As of April 2026, there are 121 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Ottawa International.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa International Airport on Tuesday, 9 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 44 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa International is Air Canada .

Travelling from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know

  • Vancouver's main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa.

  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most popular route. There are 31 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with Air Canada at 9:20pm. Choose the first YVR to YOW departure with Air Canada at 12:40am if you'd rather get a move on.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to YOW.

  • Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • At YVR, there's a range of carriers that operate direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, such as:

  • The preferred airline for passengers flying between YVR and YOW is Air Canada.

  • Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:

  • 72% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)

  • CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Vancouver to YOW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:

Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

  • From central Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YXX, that rate is 68%.

About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa

  • Central Ottawa is around 14 kilometres from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • It takes around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • At the moment, 84 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 182 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Vancouver to YOW.

  • June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Vancouver to YOW is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.

  • Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • November is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Vancouver to YOW plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are a couple of big attractions to add to your Ottawa must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.

Explore more of Canada

  • Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in Canada, consider Laval, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

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