Q: Can I fly back to Ottawa from Chicago?

Returning to Ottawa from Chicago COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Ottawa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Ottawa.

Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at C$ 296, Air Canada will fly you from Ottawa to Chicago and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Porter Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 305 and C$ 427, respectively. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Chicago for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Chicago are Porter Airlines (C$ 177), Air Canada (C$ 196), and United Airlines (C$ 307).

Question 3

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 12 direct flights from Ottawa to Chicago under C$ 600. A good price for a direct flight from Ottawa to Chicago is less than C$ 773.

Question 4

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Ottawa to Chicago, book at least 46 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 63% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from C$ 485 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as C$ 614.

Question 5

Can I fly back to Ottawa from Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Ottawa from Chicago

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Ottawa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering Ottawa.

Question 6

What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 307. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for C$ 401 on average our data indicates C$ 689 when flying from Ottawa to Chicago.

Question 7

Can I fly to Chicago from Ottawa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Ottawa to Chicago

Most visitors from Ottawa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chicago.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Ottawa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 24 hours before departing to Chicago.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Ottawa are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.

Question 8

Which airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Question 9

What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Chicago. 6 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Chicago (YOW - CHI)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Ottawa to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Ottawa to Chicago for under C$ 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air Canada for just C$ 296, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 352.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 31% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from Ottawa to Chicago, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Air Canada or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Ottawa in August are about C$ 387 on average during August, but can be found for as low as C$ 330.

YOW - CHI	Price	C$ 267 - C$ 343
CHI	Temperature	-5 - 23 °C
CHI	Precipitation	43 - 125 mm

Cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago

The best prices from Ottawa to Chicago are usually found in August or June, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Chicago

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