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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Detroit from C$ 342

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DTT
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 540

One-way from

C$ 342

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 782
23/5-25/5
  • 23/5-25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 09m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 06m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 18 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 29 April 2025.

Fri 23/54:40 p.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop5h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/510:18 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 540
Thu 19/62:40 p.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop6h 46mAir Canada
Thu 26/69:55 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 27/4C$ 599
Sun 8/66:40 a.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop10h 13mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/76:00 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop3h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 657
Sun 8/65:55 a.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops12h 37mDelta
Thu 3/74:50 p.m.DTW - YOW
2 stops7h 32mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 761
Wed 14/55:55 a.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop5h 16mWestJet
Sat 24/57:44 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop16h 38mWestJet
Deal found 27/4C$ 940

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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 29 April 2025.
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Ottawa

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Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Fri 23/5

4:40 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 25/5

10:18 a.m.-6:56 p.m.

1 stop8h 38m

C$ 540

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Thu 19/6

2:40 p.m.-9:26 p.m.

1 stop6h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 26/6

9:55 a.m.-1:44 p.m.

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 599

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 8/6

6:40 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

1 stop10h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/7

6:00 a.m.-9:58 a.m.

1 stop3h 58m

C$ 657

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 8/6

5:55 a.m.-6:32 p.m.

2 stops12h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/7

4:50 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops7h 32m

C$ 761

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 14/5

5:55 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

1 stop5h 16m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/5

7:44 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop16h 38m

C$ 940

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

5:15 a.m.-10:21 a.m.

1 stop5h 06m

C$ 342

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

9:35 a.m.-12:18 a.m.

2 stops14h 43m

C$ 376

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 18/5

5:55 a.m.-11:11 a.m.

1 stop5h 16m

C$ 431

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 18/5

6:00 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

2 stops10h 53m

C$ 460

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Deals found on 28/4

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 29 April 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.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit ranges from 46.0 - 79.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 79.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit when rainfall is around 46.0 mm.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -4.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,228 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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$ 599 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Delta, starting at C$ 657 and C$ 761 round-trip. Users have found that Air Canada is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 342. WestJet flights start at C$ 431 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 460 one-way.

  • 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 29 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 541AverageC$ 717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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