Popular in | May |
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Cheapest in | December |
Average price | C$ 305 |
Round-trip from | C$ 204 |
One-way from | C$ 98 |
Fly from
Budget
C$ 204 - C$ 269
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Thu 12/10
Nonstop1h 00m
Ottawa
Sat 14/10
Nonstop1h 07m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Wed 18/10
Nonstop1h 00m
Ottawa
Wed 25/10
Nonstop1h 07m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Tue 17/10
Nonstop1h 00m
Ottawa
Tue 24/10
1 stop15h 20m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Tue 17/10
Nonstop1h 00m
Ottawa
Tue 24/10
1 stop15h 20m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Wed 18/10
Nonstop1h 00m
Ottawa
Sun 22/10
Nonstop1h 07m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Tue 17/10
1 stop16h 45m
Ottawa
Tue 24/10
1 stop15h 20m
Toronto Pearson IntlOttawa
YYZ - YOW
YYZYOW
Toronto Pearson Intl
Thu 19/10
1 stop16h 55m
Ottawa
Thu 26/10
1 stop15h 20m
Toronto IslandOttawa
YTZ - YOW
YTZYOW
Toronto Island
Tue 10/10
Nonstop0h 59m
Ottawa
Fri 13/10
Nonstop1h 04m
Toronto IslandOttawa
YTZ - YOW
YTZYOW
Toronto Island
Thu 12/10
Nonstop0h 59m
Ottawa
Sun 15/10
Nonstop1h 04m
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Food
Reviews
cancelled flight, no assistance, went from direct flight at 1pm to a 645 AM non-direct flight, tried to change and the customer support would not help, refused to give me a manager when I requested to speak with one, then spent an hour on the tarmac. Will do my very best to avoid using this airline again
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Reviews
cancelled flight, no assistance, went from direct flight at 1pm to a 645 AM non-direct flight, tried to change and the customer support would not help, refused to give me a manager when I requested to speak with one, then spent an hour on the tarmac. Will do my very best to avoid using this airline again
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Reviews
cancelled flight, no assistance, went from direct flight at 1pm to a 645 AM non-direct flight, tried to change and the customer support would not help, refused to give me a manager when I requested to speak with one, then spent an hour on the tarmac. Will do my very best to avoid using this airline again
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
cancelled flight, no assistance, went from direct flight at 1pm to a 645 AM non-direct flight, tried to change and the customer support would not help, refused to give me a manager when I requested to speak with one, then spent an hour on the tarmac. Will do my very best to avoid using this airline again
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Reviews
cancelled flight, no assistance, went from direct flight at 1pm to a 645 AM non-direct flight, tried to change and the customer support would not help, refused to give me a manager when I requested to speak with one, then spent an hour on the tarmac. Will do my very best to avoid using this airline again
January
C$ 339
February
C$ 329
March
C$ 356
April
C$ 335
May
C$ 323
June
C$ 315
July
C$ 352
August
C$ 337
September
C$ 269
October
C$ 317
November
C$ 341
December
C$ 331
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa is currently September; with March being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
YTO - YOW Price | C$ 268 - C$ 584 |
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YOW Temperature | -10 - 21 °C |
YOW Rainfall | 50 - 93 mm |
As with most cities, Ottawa is a year-round destination with something to do even in the depths of winter. However, winter can get very cold — in January, Ottawa ranks as the third-coldest capital in the world (after Ulan Baatar and Astana). If you can brave the cold, cheap trips to Ottawa and discounted hotel rates are available otherwise, book Ottawa flights during the summer months when the temperatures are relatively warm. The average July temperature is around 26C.
Peak Season
The most popular season to visit Ottawa is during its summer, roughly from June to late August.
Off season
Winter time (November through February) is the least popular time to visit Ottawa. Cheap flights to Ottawa are found in spring and fall as temperatures and weather are unpredictable. Heavy snow has been known to fall as late as May. However, there is still much to do in the city: most attractions are open year-round and there are annual events and festivals taking place.
Overview
Canadian travellers booking flights to Ottawa not only go to explore Canada’s capital city, but a trip to Ottawa is also a historical and cultural experience. Ottawa was chosen as capital in 1857 by Queen Victoria and since then has welcomed millions of tourists each year. The city is located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa River, opposite the French-speaking city of Hull and less than an hour’s drive from the border with the States. Ottawa itself is bilingual, with most residents speaking both French and English, so it’s likely you’ll hear a few different dialects on your Ottawa flight.
It’s only the fourth-largest city in Canada, but Ottawa packs a lot of sightseeing into this compact province. Bring your walking shoes with you – once you leave your Ottawa flight the best way to see the attractions and tourist destinations is to walk the city. The country’s parliament is housed in three spectacular gothic buildings perched atop Parliament Hill on the west side of the Rideau Canal. Museums, galleries and theatres occupy the cultural centre, including the National Gallery, the Museum of Civilization and the National Libraries. Eco-friendly travellers will be quiet pleased with Ottawa – it’s ranked one of the country’s greenest cities, with many public parks and spaces easily accessible, including a lush surrounding countryside waiting to be explored.
Ottawa has a vast range of temperatures between summer and winter, and is subject to unpredictable weather conditions. Winters are generally snowy and icy. Temperatures in winter can drop as low as -25 degrees Celsius at night, but averages are misleading because days can be much warmer. Ice storms can occur. Summer weather in Ottawa is warm and humid, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees fairly often, sometimes as early as April and as late as October. Summers are usually short, though, and spring and autumn are unpredictable, with early or late snowfalls possible or even unseasonal heat waves.
The easiest way to get around Ottawa is by foot. Most of the city’s attractions are close to each other. If you don’t feel like a walk, you can hop on the O-Train, a light rail transit system covering eight kilometres. The buses are an excellent option, since there are many routes and the buses move quickly through traffic in dedicated bus lanes. Taxis are cheap and accessible, and you can also take summer boats on the Rideau Canal.
Flights to Ottawa from other parts of Canada can range from about 40m-8h. Since Ottawa is in the eastern end of Ontario, near Quebec, flying in from a nearby airport like Montreal will of course put you at the shorter end of the end, with a flight likely lasting under an hour. On the other hand, flying in from as far west as Calgary will put your flight time closer to the six-hour point, especially if you have a stopover or two.
There are many direct flights to Ottawa from cities across Canada, including Vancouver, Winnipeg, Toronto, and to name a few. The most popular airlines servicing direct flights to Ottawa include Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, and Air North, with many of these airlines offering multiple direct flights from major Canadian cities each day, depending on the season.
Ottawa has one major airport, Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, which is about 10km south of Ottawa city centre. There are several ways to get to downtown Ottawa from the airport. Travellers will encounter numerous taxis queued up outside the arrival’s terminal, with a ride to city centre costing about C$30 and taking about 20 minutes. Local bus rides are another option, with the number 97 bus serving airport to city centre rides throughout the day. The bus will only cost you about C$3.30 and take about 30 minutes to alight at your destination. You can also rent a car from one of several national companies, or spring for a comfy limousine to serve your transport needs.
Ottawa is a scenic city that has played an important role in Canadian history, making it filled with sites and attractions to enjoy. Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World History site, offers thrilling cruises throughout the day during the spring and summer. Visiting in the winter? No problem, you can still enjoy the canal in its winter incarnation – a massive skating rink. Ottawa’s Parliament Hill is another inspired site, being a near-replica of London’s Parliament in the UK. Get your fill of international and Canadian artworks at National Gallery, adjacent to Parliament Hill and recognizable thanks to its beautiful glass structure. Kids and adults alike adore Canadian Museum of Nature, a popular Ottawa tourist spot filled with dinosaur fossils, a bird gallery, and mammal exhibits. Spend beautiful afternoons in Gatineau Park, which consists of an historic estate, wooden pathways, year-round activities, and lush greenery galore.
No, Canadian citizens do not need a passport nor a visa to visit Ottawa as it’s part of Canada. Ensuring your passport is valid is always a great idea though, so you can easily validate your identification with airport officials as needed.
This year has seen a 52% increase in flight searches for Ottawa.
This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Ottawa Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a YOW flight.
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