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Cheap flights from Chicago to Ottawa from C$ 177

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — YOW
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Ottawa are usually found in July or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 432

One-way from

C$ 177

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

C$ 674

Good round-trip deal

C$ 674 or less
29/5-1/6
  • 29/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 41m total
  • Chicago to Ottawa
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28/5
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 03m total
  • Chicago to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Thu 29/59:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop13h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/65:55 a.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 432
Thu 12/64:43 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/65:55 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 433
Mon 26/59:40 a.m.MDW - YOW
1 stop5h 53mPorter Airlines
Mon 2/612:35 p.m.YOW - MDW
1 stop5h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 469
Thu 12/66:15 p.m.ORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 20mAir Canada
Thu 19/65:25 p.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 675
Sat 14/68:52 a.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop9h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 15/66:40 a.m.YOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 793
Sat 10/55:30 p.m.ORD - YOW
1 stop12h 15mWestJet
Tue 27/56:00 a.m.YOW - ORD
1 stop11h 44mWestJet
Deal found 27/4C$ 819
Thu 3/712:44 p.m.MDW - YOW
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Thu 10/75:55 a.m.YOW - MDW
2 stops7h 34mDelta
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,031
Sun 13/79:00 a.m.ORD - YOW
2 stops14h 22mDelta
Mon 21/75:55 a.m.YOW - ORD
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Deal found 28/4C$ 1,037
Sat 14/612:44 p.m.MDW - YOW
2 stops10h 38mWestJet
Sun 15/66:10 a.m.YOW - MDW
2 stops12h 52mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,553

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Chicago

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Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Thu 29/5

9:40 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop13h 42m

Ottawa

Sun 1/6

5:55 a.m.-4:54 p.m.

1 stop11h 59m

C$ 432

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/6

4:43 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop6h 39m

Ottawa

Thu 19/6

5:55 a.m.-12:54 p.m.

1 stop7h 59m

C$ 433

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Mon 26/5

9:40 a.m.-4:33 p.m.

1 stop5h 53m

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

12:35 p.m.-4:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 19m

C$ 469

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/6

6:15 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

Ottawa

Thu 19/6

5:25 p.m.-6:53 p.m.

Nonstop2h 28m

C$ 675

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/6

8:52 a.m.-6:52 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

6:40 a.m.-8:02 a.m.

Nonstop2h 22m

C$ 793

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/5

5:30 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop12h 15m

Ottawa

Tue 27/5

6:00 a.m.-4:44 p.m.

1 stop11h 44m

C$ 819

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/6

3:45 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops7h 37m

Ottawa

Wed 2/7

5:55 a.m.-9:37 p.m.

2 stops16h 42m

C$ 968

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/7

12:44 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops10h 38m

Ottawa

Thu 10/7

5:55 a.m.-12:29 p.m.

2 stops7h 34m

C$ 1,031

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Sat 14/6

12:44 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops10h 38m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

6:10 a.m.-6:02 p.m.

2 stops12h 52m

C$ 1,553

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

9:08 p.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop17h 03m

C$ 177

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Ottawa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Ottawa, you should look to book at least 56 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 Chicago to Ottawa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Chicago to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 CHI to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Ottawa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 40% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Ottawa. 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from CHI to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 50.0 - 93.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Ottawa. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,244 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from Chicago, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10.6 km from the centre of Ottawa. There are 7 flights from Chicago to Ottawa per day from 0 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Porter Airlines (C$ 469), Air Canada (C$ 675), and United Airlines (C$ 793) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Ottawa. Porter Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Ottawa 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$ 201. Air Canada flights start at C$ 375 while deals on United Airlines start at C$ 417 one-way.

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

    Consider Avianca (87%), Republic Airways (86%) or ANA (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ottawa?

    On average you can expect to pay C$ 768 for a flight from Chicago to Ottawa. The cheapest flight overall is C$ 462 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Ottawa) is currently priced at C$ 490.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Ottawa 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 Chicago to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Chicago to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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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