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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Alberta from C$ 172

YOW — YYC
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Alberta

Mon 23/116:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 29/116:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 7/11C$ 319
Sun 6/126:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Thu 10/128:05 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 7/11C$ 331
Mon 30/115:45 p.m. -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 6/128:05 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 6/11C$ 333
Sun 29/116:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 41m
Sun 6/128:05 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 8/11C$ 336
Mon 30/116:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 6/126:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 6/11C$ 343
Thu 26/116:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 2/126:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 5/11C$ 345
Fri 4/126:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 9/128:05 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 7/11C$ 346
Sat 5/126:10 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sat 12/126:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 7/11C$ 348
Thu 26/116:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 41m
Wed 2/128:05 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 05m
Deal found 5/11C$ 349
Tue 8/126:55 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 52m
Tue 15/126:40 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 7/11C$ 350
Tue 15/125:30 a.m. -
2 stops10h 00m
Sun 10/17:45 a.m. -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 4/11C$ 436
Tue 15/127:05 p.m. -
Nonstop4h 47m
Sun 10/17:45 a.m. -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 4/11C$ 438

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Alberta

Round-trip from

C$ 319

One-way from

C$ 172

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 456

Good round-trip deal

C$ 400 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 253 or less
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 23/11-29/11
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Alberta
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 45m total
  • Ottawa to Alberta
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Mon 30/11

6:10 a.m.-8:55 a.m.

Nonstop4h 45m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 175

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

6:55 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

Nonstop4h 52m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 191

OttawaEdmonton

YOW Ottawa - YEG Edmonton

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Fri 25/12

8:30 a.m.-11:17 a.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

Edmonton

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 234

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Mon 7/12

8:25 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 30m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 236

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Mon 30/11

8:30 a.m.-10:32 p.m.

2 stops16h 02m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 239

OttawaEdmonton

YOW Ottawa - YEG Edmonton

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Sat 5/12

6:55 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

Edmonton

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 251

OttawaEdmonton

YOW Ottawa - YEG Edmonton

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Wed 9/12

6:55 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

Edmonton

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 251

OttawaEdmonton

YOW Ottawa - YEG Edmonton

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Tue 15/12

7:05 p.m.-9:52 p.m.

Nonstop4h 47m

Edmonton

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 287
Quickest round-trip

OttawaEdmonton

YOW Ottawa - YEG Edmonton

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Wed 18/11

6:55 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Edmonton

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 312

OttawaCalgary

YOW Ottawa - YYC Calgary

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sun 22/11

6:55 p.m.-11:20 a.m.

2 stops18h 25m

Calgary

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 314

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Alberta from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Alberta

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta (average of C$ 357). Flying from Ottawa to Alberta in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 630). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to AB?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to Alberta in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Alberta

The most flights from YOW to CAAB are scheduled on a Friday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Alberta?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Alberta flights typically cost between C$ 316 and C$ 749 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 319 on WestJet (23 Nov-29 Nov).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Alberta, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Alberta?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Alberta flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alberta

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet from Ottawa to Alberta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
585 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,437 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,874 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Alberta?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta. It is only a 10.6 km journey to Ottawa (YOW) from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Alberta flight route?

    The Ottawa to Alberta flight path was viewed by 2,403 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Alberta?

    Departing from Ottawa to Alberta will take you 8h 07m. There are 2746 km between Ottawa and Alberta. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Alberta one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Alberta are WestJet (C$ 112), Porter Airlines (C$ 145), and Air Canada (C$ 153).

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to Alberta?

    While some choose either Ottawa - Edmonton or Ottawa - Fort Mcmurray, Ottawa - Calgary is the most popular route from Ottawa to Alberta.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Alberta?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Ottawa to Alberta consider choosing Delta (98%), Fiji Airways (93%) or KLM (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Alberta?

    While on average a flight from Ottawa to Alberta is generally C$ 1,016, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 167. When looking at the most popular route, (Ottawa - Calgary), you can expect to pay C$ 340 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Alberta that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Alberta flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Alberta?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Alberta.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Alberta?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Alberta by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Alberta (average of C$ 357). Flying from Ottawa to Alberta in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 630). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Alberta

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 167AverageC$ 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 199AverageC$ 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 225AverageC$ 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 260AverageC$ 501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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