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Cheap flights from Ottawa to New York, NY from C$ 172

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
21 Mar — 28 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to New York are usually found in June or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 19 February 2026.

Thu 19/33:55 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Thu 26/33:45 p.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 271
Wed 20/52:20 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sun 24/510:40 a.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 276
Fri 22/52:20 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Tue 26/510:40 a.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 279
Thu 26/33:55 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sun 29/310:55 a.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 282
Wed 6/52:20 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sun 10/510:40 a.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 284
Thu 26/33:55 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sat 28/33:45 p.m.
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 287
Wed 6/55:55 p.m.
YOW
-
EWR
1 stop4h 05m
Porter Airlines
Sat 9/51:35 p.m.
EWR
-
YOW
1 stop5h 19m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 288
Thu 26/33:05 p.m.
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop4h 55m
Porter Airlines
Sun 29/35:55 p.m.
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 43m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 17/2C$ 336
Thu 30/42:00 p.m.
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop5h 31m
Air Canada
Sun 3/512:55 p.m.
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop3h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2C$ 347
Tue 24/310:00 a.m.
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop6h 55m
Porter Airlines
Fri 27/35:55 p.m.
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 43m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 348
Wed 18/310:00 a.m.
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop6h 55m
Porter Airlines
Wed 25/35:55 p.m.
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 43m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 350
Fri 3/42:00 p.m.
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop5h 31m
Air Canada
Fri 10/41:00 p.m.
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop3h 31m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/2C$ 353

Find 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 19 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 271

One-way from

C$ 172

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

C$ 418

Good round-trip deal

C$ 401 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 255 or less
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  • 19/3-26/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Ottawa to New York
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  • 22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 35m total
  • Ottawa to New York
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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 19 February 2026.
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Price

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 19/3

11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

Newark

Thu 26/3

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

1 stop4h 04m

C$ 277

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 26/3

3:55 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Sat 28/3

3:45 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 287

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 22/5

2:20 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Tue 26/5

1:35 p.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop4h 19m

C$ 288

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 8/3

9:25 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Fri 13/3

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

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 292

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 26/3

11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 30m

Newark

Sun 29/3

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

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 292

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Mon 9/3

3:55 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Mon 16/3

3:45 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 294

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 1/3

12:10 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

Newark

Thu 5/3

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

1 stop5h 14m

C$ 294

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 6/5

2:20 p.m.-3:55 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Sun 10/5

11:25 a.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop6h 29m

C$ 295

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 8/3

9:25 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Tue 10/3

3:45 p.m.-5:25 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

C$ 299

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 8/5

6:05 a.m.-7:49 a.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Sat 16/5

8:22 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

C$ 302

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to New York

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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 18 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to New York, you should look to book at least 83 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of C$ 153). Flying from Ottawa to New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 273). 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 19 February 2026.

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 17 February 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to New York flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 19 February 2026.

The most flights from YOW to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 58% 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$ 266.

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 Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 38m.

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 Montreal (YUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 13m.

How often are flights from Ottawa to New York delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Ottawa and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 40 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ottawa to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Ottawa to New York flights?

Over the past year, Delta has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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 19 February 2026.
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
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Air Transat
7.7
Good
509 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,733 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
417 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YYJ - YYZ

Always great! The Flight Attendants are always polite and attentive! The Polite was great and reminded us all that it was Valentine's Day!

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 8 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 5h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22m. 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$ 182. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from C$ 201, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 262. Users have found that Air Canada is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 160. Air Canada flights start at C$ 170 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 170 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of C$ 153). Flying from Ottawa to New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 273). 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 19 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 182AverageC$ 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 201AverageC$ 414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 262AverageC$ 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 294AverageC$ 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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