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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Banff from C$ 159

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YYC
23 Aug — 30 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Banff are usually found in October or January, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 July 2026.

Sat 19/91:20 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/107:00 a.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 317
Thu 13/84:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Sat 22/811:45 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 21/7C$ 318
Mon 17/86:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
1 stop8h 19m
WestJet
Tue 18/88:10 a.m.
YYC
-
YOW
1 stop25h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 22/7C$ 320
Fri 28/84:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Mon 31/811:45 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 18/7C$ 321
Fri 4/98:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Wed 9/911:45 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 23/7C$ 322
Wed 19/84:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/97:00 a.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 324
Sat 5/94:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Sat 5/911:45 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 23/7C$ 325
Sat 19/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
1 stop9h 20m
Porter Airlines
Sun 27/97:00 a.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/7C$ 327
Tue 18/86:55 a.m.
YOW
-
YYC
1 stop7h 25m
WestJet
Tue 18/82:25 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
2 stops7h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 20/7C$ 328
Sat 19/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
Porter Airlines
Sat 3/104:40 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
1 stop5h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 329
Mon 31/88:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
Nonstop4h 30m
WestJet
Mon 7/911:45 p.m.
YYC
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 19/7C$ 331
Wed 30/92:00 p.m.
YOW
-
YYC
1 stop9h 20m
Porter Airlines
Tue 6/107:05 a.m.
YYC
-
YOW
1 stop5h 50m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 332

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Banff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Banff flight deals. Data was last updated 24 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 317

One-way from

C$ 159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 449
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 19/9-3/10
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Banff
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 26/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Ottawa to Banff
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

4:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Calgary

Sat 17/10

4:40 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 334

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

2:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Mon 5/10

7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

C$ 376
Quickest round-trip

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 26/8

4:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Calgary

Fri 28/8

9:30 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 383

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Mon 24/8

7:20 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Calgary

Mon 31/8

11:25 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Nonstop3h 50m

C$ 391

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 9/9

2:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Sat 12/9

7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

C$ 441

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Fri 16/10

2:00 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 20m

Calgary

Mon 19/10

7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

C$ 441

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 25/8

2:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Calgary

Wed 26/8

4:40 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 450

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Wed 26/8

8:30 a.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops14h 45m

Calgary

Sat 29/8

7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

C$ 458

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Sun 23/8

8:35 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

Nonstop4h 30m

Calgary

Mon 24/8

11:55 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

1 stop6h 10m

C$ 458

OttawaCalgary

YOW - YYC

YOWYYC

Ottawa

Tue 18/8

2:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

Calgary

Wed 19/8

7:05 a.m.-7:47 p.m.

2 stops10h 42m

C$ 459

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Banff

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Cheapflights Insights

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 July 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Ottawa to Banff by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Banff

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Banff. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 July 2026.

The most flights from YOW to B4N are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Banff flights typically cost between C$ 341 and C$ 610 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 317 on Multiple Airlines (19 Sep-3 Oct).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Banff. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Banff flight should consider departing on Monday evenings 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 Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Banff. Reviews last updated 24 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet from Ottawa to Banff have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Transat
7.8
Good
566 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,416 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,377 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

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

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Banff. 4 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Banff on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Banff should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Banff per day.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Banff flight route?

    The Ottawa to Banff flight path was viewed by 3,418 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 Banff?

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Banff in 4h 30m. Fly via Porter Airlines or WestJet to get the fastest option. The distance from Ottawa to Banff is about 2876 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 146. However, be on the lookout for offers from Porter Airlines and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from Ottawa to Banff for a low price.

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

    Consider Qantas Airways (98%), Delta (98%) or Fiji Airways (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Banff.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Banff?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 1,847 for a flight from Ottawa to Banff. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 178 while the most popular route, (Ottawa - Calgary) is currently priced at C$ 291.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Banff

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Banff. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 24 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 175AverageC$ 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 224AverageC$ 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 256AverageC$ 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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