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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Detroit from C$ 256

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DTT
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
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 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 398

One-way from

C$ 256

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 708
9/7-16/7
  • 9/7-16/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 20h 42m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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25/6
  • 25/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 04m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 19 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 12 June 2025.

Wed 9/711:00 a.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops10h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/79:07 a.m.DTW - YOW
2 stops10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 398
Fri 20/610:00 a.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop5h 39mAir Canada
Tue 24/69:55 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop3h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 10/6C$ 649
Fri 29/87:15 p.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop19h 43mWestJet
Sun 31/84:20 p.m.DTW - YOW
2 stops13h 05mWestJet
Deal found 10/6C$ 693
Fri 20/67:29 p.m.YOW - DTW
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/69:14 a.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6C$ 733
Fri 20/65:55 a.m.YOW - DTW
2 stops11h 21mDelta
Tue 24/63:55 p.m.DTW - YOW
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Deal found 9/6C$ 833

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 9/7

11:00 a.m.-9:11 p.m.

2 stops10h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 16/7

9:07 a.m.-7:38 p.m.

2 stops10h 31m

C$ 398

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Mon 30/6

11:55 a.m.-3:36 p.m.

1 stop3h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/7

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

1 stop3h 49m

C$ 649

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

7:15 p.m.-2:58 p.m.

1 stop19h 43m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 31/8

4:20 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops13h 05m

C$ 693

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 25/6

7:29 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

1 stop4h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/7

7:14 a.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops9h 51m

C$ 731

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Mon 30/6

5:55 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/7

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

2 stops7h 32m

C$ 885

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Wed 25/6

11:00 a.m.-4:04 p.m.

1 stop5h 04m

C$ 256

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

6:25 a.m.-10:21 a.m.

1 stop3h 56m

C$ 364

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 13/7

5:15 a.m.-5:18 p.m.

2 stops12h 03m

C$ 513

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Deals found on 11/6

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 12 June 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 12 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and WestJet from Ottawa to Detroit have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
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Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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$ 649 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are WestJet and United Airlines, starting at C$ 693 and C$ 731 round-trip. Users have found that Air Canada is 9% 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 12 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 556AverageC$ 723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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