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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from C$ 348

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 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 July 2026.

Sun 16/86:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/811:55 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
3 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 779
Mon 17/86:55 a.m.
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/87:20 a.m.
EDI
-
YOW
3 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/7C$ 809
Sun 16/86:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 25/810:00 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 815
Thu 17/96:55 a.m.
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 22/910:00 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
3 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/7C$ 817
Fri 25/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/109:25 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
1 stop20h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 871
Tue 22/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/107:25 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 875
Sun 30/86:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/96:00 a.m.
EDI
-
YOW
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 886
Tue 29/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/106:00 a.m.
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 891
Tue 22/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 19/108:10 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 896
Tue 22/96:25 p.m.
YOW
-
EDI
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 21/106:35 p.m.
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/7C$ 898

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 23 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 779

One-way from

C$ 348

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 1,070
16/8-23/8
  • 16/8-23/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 62h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 17/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (C$ 294 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 82 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh 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 23 July 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

6:25 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

9:25 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops19h 55m

C$ 1,095

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 26/7

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

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/8

9:25 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

2 stops27h 39m

C$ 1,109

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 22/8

9:30 p.m.-7:40 a.m.

1 stop29h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/8

9:15 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop9h 39m

C$ 1,144

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 12/10

2:00 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

1 stop12h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

9:00 a.m.-8:38 a.m.

2 stops28h 38m

C$ 1,160
Quickest round-trip

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sun 6/9

2:35 p.m.-7:20 a.m.

2 stops11h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops15h 45m

C$ 1,174

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Thu 30/7

6:25 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/8

12:30 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

2 stops33h 08m

C$ 1,215

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 19/8

6:00 a.m.-8:25 a.m.

3 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

11:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 1,218
Cheapest one-way

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Thu 17/9

6:55 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops20h 10m

C$ 371

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 28/9

7:00 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

2 stops20h 05m

C$ 379

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 7/9

6:25 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

3 stops44h 15m

C$ 414

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh, you should look to book at least 8 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Edinburgh flights typically cost between C$ 1,005 and C$ 1,273 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 779 on Multiple Airlines (16 Aug-23 Aug).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 23 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown WestJet and Air Canada from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,373 reviews
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

6.1

Comfort

7.0

Food

6.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Deb,Jan 2025

YYZ - YYC

Boarding went smoothly, you didn't accept debit card for food on flight

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    For as low as C$ 1,144, WestJet can have you in Edinburgh from Ottawa in 29h 10m. Ottawa and Edinburgh are separated by a distance of 4984 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    WestJet, at C$ 905, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Edinburgh. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. Users have found that WestJet is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh 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 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 905AverageC$ 1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,014AverageC$ 1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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