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Cheap flights from Ottawa to New York, NY from C$ 189

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to New York are usually found in June or April, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (NYC). 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 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 318

One-way from

C$ 189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 408

Good round-trip deal

C$ 420 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 254 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 4/10-7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 21m total
  • Ottawa to New York
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 7/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Ottawa to New York
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Sat 4/1011:50 a.m.YOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/101:15 p.m.EWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 41mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 318
Thu 16/1010:50 a.m.YOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/109:00 p.m.EWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 319
Thu 9/1011:00 a.m.YOW - EWR
1 stop3h 20mPorter Airlines
Sun 12/103:05 p.m.EWR - YOW
1 stop4h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 320
Fri 31/108:40 a.m.YOW - EWR
1 stop6h 20mPorter Airlines
Fri 7/116:10 p.m.EWR - YOW
1 stop4h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 327
Sat 4/109:35 a.m.YOW - EWR
1 stop5h 55mPorter Airlines
Mon 6/103:05 p.m.EWR - YOW
1 stop4h 29mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 330
Wed 1/107:00 a.m.YOW - LGA
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/106:00 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 377
Thu 16/102:20 p.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop5h 35mPorter Airlines
Sun 19/109:55 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop7h 26mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 405
Thu 2/104:25 p.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:00 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9C$ 406
Mon 29/93:50 p.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/106:00 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 408
Sat 4/1010:45 a.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop5h 45mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/105:30 p.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop6h 51mPorter Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 410
Tue 14/1010:45 a.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop5h 45mPorter Airlines
Tue 21/109:55 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop7h 26mPorter Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 414
Tue 30/94:25 p.m.YOW - LGA
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/107:10 a.m.LGA - YOW
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 419

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to New York 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 16 September 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New York that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 25/10

7:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

Newark

Mon 27/10

5:15 p.m.-10:29 p.m.

1 stop5h 14m

C$ 338

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

10:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Newark

Sun 19/10

9:00 p.m.-10:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 347

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 30/10

3:55 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Thu 6/11

10:55 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 363

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

3:10 p.m.-4:51 p.m.

Nonstop1h 41m

Newark

Tue 18/11

6:55 a.m.-12:22 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

C$ 374

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

11:00 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops9h 15m

Newark

Sun 12/10

10:00 a.m.-4:34 p.m.

1 stop6h 34m

C$ 379

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 4/10

9:35 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Newark

Tue 7/10

8:55 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop4h 04m

C$ 383

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

6:05 a.m.-7:42 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

Newark

Mon 13/10

10:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

C$ 388

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 10/10

6:05 a.m.-7:42 a.m.

Nonstop1h 37m

Newark

Mon 13/10

7:38 a.m.-9:11 a.m.

Nonstop1h 33m

C$ 388

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Mon 13/10

9:35 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 55m

Newark

Thu 16/10

7:50 a.m.-12:59 p.m.

1 stop5h 09m

C$ 392

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 11/10

8:25 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Mon 13/10

8:55 a.m.-4:34 p.m.

1 stop7h 39m

C$ 392

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to New York

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to New York. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to New York, you should look to book at least 75 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to New York?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of C$ 210). Flying from Ottawa to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 335). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from Ottawa to New York by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to New York. Price data was last updated on 14 September 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to New York. 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 16 September 2025.

The most flights from YOW to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to New York on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to New York, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 269.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to New York, 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 34m.

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

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to New York, such as Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Transat
7.7
Good
438 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
363 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to New York. 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 New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10.6 km from the centre of Ottawa. There are 10 flights from Ottawa to New York per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to New York?

    Airlines like Porter Airlines and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to New York in about 4h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 528 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to New York round-trip from C$ 231. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 231, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 271. Users have found that United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to New York?

    While some choose either Ottawa - New York LaGuardia or Ottawa - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Ottawa - Newark is the most popular route from Ottawa to New York.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to New York 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 York?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of C$ 210). Flying from Ottawa to New York in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 335). 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 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to New York. 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 16 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 231AverageC$ 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 231AverageC$ 529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 271AverageC$ 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 300AverageC$ 404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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