What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to New Orleans?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 02m.

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

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 714.

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to New Orleans?

United Airlines can get you from Ottawa to New Orleans in just under 12h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Ottawa to New Orleans is about 2126 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to New Orleans round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to New Orleans is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 444 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 558. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

When flying from Ottawa to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to New Orleans?

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

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Deal found 8/9C$ 671

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Deal found 8/9C$ 680

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Round-trip from	C$ 671
One-way from	C$ 292
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	May
Average price	C$ 780

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44h 29m total
Ottawa to New Orleans

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25h 07m total
Ottawa to New Orleans

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YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

4:15 p.m.-4:22 p.m.

2 stops25h 07m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 292

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

12:25 p.m.-5:10 a.m.

3 stops17h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 365

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sun 31/1

1:45 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

2 stops9h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 370

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OttawaNew Orleans

YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 21/10

6:05 a.m.-10:42 a.m.

1 stop5h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 382

OttawaNew Orleans

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YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

6:25 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

1 stop7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 390

OttawaNew Orleans

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YOWMSY

Ottawa

Sat 12/12

12:45 p.m.-6:16 p.m.

3 stops30h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 394

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Thu 12/11

6:00 a.m.-5:48 p.m.

2 stops12h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 436

OttawaNew Orleans

YOW Ottawa - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

YOWMSY

Ottawa

Wed 7/10

6:00 a.m.-4:13 p.m.

2 stops11h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 437

OttawaNew Orleans

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Ottawa

Sun 31/1

4:36 p.m.-10:52 p.m.

1 stop7h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 448

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Ottawa

Sat 17/10

6:05 a.m.-6:03 p.m.

1 stop12h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 20/10

2:21 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop6h 14m

C$ 682

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New Orleans (average of C$ 611). Flying from Ottawa to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,053). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to New Orleans, such as United Airlines and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

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10,194 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

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7.4

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10,194 reviews

United Airlines

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Air Canada

7.1

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10,194 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Ottawa to New Orleans?
United Airlines can get you from Ottawa to New Orleans in just under 12h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Ottawa to New Orleans is about 2126 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to New Orleans round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to New Orleans is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 444 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at C$ 558. Users have found that United Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to New Orleans.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to New Orleans?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New Orleans (average of C$ 611). Flying from Ottawa to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,053). 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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United Airlines	CheapestC$ 444	AverageC$ 675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 558	AverageC$ 746	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights

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

Washington, D.C. (IAD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 55% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

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

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 714.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to New Orleans?

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 02m.

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

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

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