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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Montreal from C$ 203

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YMQ
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Tue 25/86:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/94:40 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/6C$ 426
Sun 12/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Mon 13/76:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 21/6C$ 446
Fri 10/76:55 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop17h 30m
WestJet
Fri 17/75:45 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 18/6C$ 455
Sat 11/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Thu 16/76:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop10h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 20/6C$ 462
Tue 21/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Wed 22/76:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop10h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 22/6C$ 463
Sun 19/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/75:45 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6C$ 469
Sun 19/78:50 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop15h 20m
Porter Airlines
Sun 26/74:40 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 21/6C$ 470
Tue 4/88:00 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop4h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/84:40 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/6C$ 472
Thu 30/76:55 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop11h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/84:40 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6C$ 478
Thu 23/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Fri 24/78:00 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop9h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 19/6C$ 486
Fri 26/69:45 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
Nonstop0h 47m
Air Canada
Sun 28/69:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/6C$ 487
Fri 10/76:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 17/78:55 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6C$ 489

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Montreal

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Montreal (YMQ). 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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 426

One-way from

C$ 203

Good round-trip deal

C$ 855 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 378 or less
Air Transat
  • Air Transat
  • 25/8-6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Montreal
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 12/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Montreal
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Tue 21/7

8:55 a.m.-7:32 p.m.

2 stops10h 37m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 22/7

5:45 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 513

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Wed 8/7

6:55 p.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops14h 45m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 9/7

2:05 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 10m

C$ 605

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Fri 23/10

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 12/4

6:45 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop17h 57m

C$ 611

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Thu 2/7

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 6/7

5:45 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 665

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

1:50 p.m.-6:48 p.m.

1 stop4h 58m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 23/9

6:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 751
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Fri 10/7

9:30 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 11/7

10:40 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 774

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Thu 16/7

8:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops9h 50m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 23/7

6:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 792

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Fri 10/7

1:50 p.m.-6:48 p.m.

1 stop4h 58m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 17/7

6:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 792

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Sat 11/7

1:50 p.m.-7:03 p.m.

1 stop5h 13m

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 16/7

6:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 806
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMontreal

YOW - YUL

YOWYUL

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 203

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to YMQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 June 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Ottawa to Montreal in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Montreal. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 23 June 2026.

The most flights from YOW to YMQ are scheduled on a Monday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

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

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 86% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Montreal on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Montreal, 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$ 1,013.

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

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 05m.

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

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 49m.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Montreal?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Montreal. Price data was last updated on 20 June 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Montreal flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Montreal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Montreal. 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 Montreal. Reviews last updated 23 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada from Ottawa to Montreal by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,244 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Lori,May 2026

YYZ - YFC

Didn't land, sent back to Toronto. No food, no accommodation, no help at all!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,244 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,244 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

7.8

Food

6.3

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Lori,May 2026

YYZ - YFC

Didn't land, sent back to Toronto. No food, no accommodation, no help at all!!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Montreal?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Montreal. 1 airline have flights from Ottawa to Montreal on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Montreal should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 18 outbound flights to Montreal per day.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

    For as low as C$ 611, Porter Airlines can have you in Montreal from Ottawa in 6h. Airlines will cover a distance of 151 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 586, Air Canada will fly you from Ottawa to Montreal and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Montreal?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Ottawa to Montreal on time: Porter Airlines (100%), Air Transat (100%), Emirates (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montreal?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 273. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl) can be booked for C$ 426 on average, our data indicates C$ 1,472 when flying from Ottawa to Montreal.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Montreal 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 airline flying from Ottawa to Montreal

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Ottawa to Montreal. 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 23 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 586AverageC$ 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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