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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Detroit from C$ 241

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DTT
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 399

One-way from

C$ 241

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 809
7/10-14/10
  • 7/10-14/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 02m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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5/11
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 53m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 September 2025.

Tue 7/103:50 p.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/108:20 p.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop18h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 399
Wed 5/119:25 a.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/114:17 p.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 417
Wed 5/119:25 a.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1111:55 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/9C$ 439
Sat 25/101:25 p.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/117:58 p.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 450
Thu 9/1011:00 a.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 16/107:28 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9C$ 456
Thu 16/103:25 p.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/107:28 a.m.DTW - YOW
2 stops9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9C$ 474

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 11 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Detroit that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

8:40 a.m.-5:18 p.m.

2 stops8h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/11

4:17 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop20h 18m

C$ 414

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sat 25/10

1:25 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops11h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

7:58 p.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop17h 37m

C$ 450

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

3:25 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops9h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 20/10

7:28 a.m.-4:34 p.m.

2 stops9h 06m

C$ 474

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

8:40 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

3 stops23h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

11:55 a.m.-10:29 p.m.

2 stops10h 34m

C$ 518

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Thu 25/12

12:05 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 31/12

6:15 p.m.-11:08 p.m.

1 stop4h 53m

C$ 643

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Fri 3/10

5:25 p.m.-8:26 p.m.

1 stop27h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 15/10

6:00 a.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop8h 04m

C$ 729

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 1/10

10:25 a.m.-10:28 p.m.

2 stops12h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/10

9:15 a.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop7h 51m

C$ 730

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

9:25 a.m.-5:18 p.m.

1 stop7h 53m

C$ 241

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sat 11/10

11:50 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 254

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Fri 24/10

3:50 p.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 00m

C$ 258

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Detroit

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Detroit (average of C$ 278). Flying from Ottawa to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 465). 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 DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Ottawa to Detroit by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Detroit?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Detroit chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Detroit on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Detroit?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 424.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Detroit?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Detroit, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 54m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Detroit?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Detroit, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 42m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 11 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Detroit is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 520 on this airline. Users have found that Air Canada is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Detroit 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 Detroit?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Detroit (average of C$ 278). Flying from Ottawa to Detroit in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 465). 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 airline flying from Ottawa to Detroit

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Ottawa to Detroit. 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 11 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 520AverageC$ 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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