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Cheap flights from Montreal to Ottawa from C$ 171

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YOW
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sat 25/46:00 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 39m
WestJet
Sat 2/56:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 11/3C$ 304
Mon 20/46:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 54m
WestJet
Mon 27/46:55 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop11h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 6/3C$ 387
Sun 26/47:20 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Wed 29/46:55 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop11h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 6/3C$ 390
Wed 13/56:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 35m
WestJet
Sat 23/56:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 6/3C$ 401
Wed 6/56:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop10h 50m
WestJet
Wed 27/56:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 6/3C$ 409
Wed 10/67:20 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Thu 11/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 8/3C$ 420
Fri 24/46:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/511:00 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop7h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3C$ 428
Fri 24/46:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 54m
WestJet
Fri 1/56:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 10/3C$ 430
Sun 26/47:20 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Tue 28/46:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 10/3C$ 432
Sat 25/46:00 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop23h 35m
WestJet
Thu 30/46:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 10/3C$ 433
Tue 31/36:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop17h 54m
WestJet
Sat 4/45:40 a.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop18h 58m
WestJet
Deal found 8/3C$ 439

Find flight deals from Montreal to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) 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 11 March 2026.

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C$ 304

One-way from

C$ 171

Good round-trip deal

C$ 630 or less

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C$ 248 or less
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  • 25/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 39m total
  • Montreal to Ottawa
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  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Montreal to Ottawa
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 23/4

6:45 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

1 stop17h 54m

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

6:55 a.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop11h 25m

C$ 460

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sat 4/4

9:55 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop4h 44m

Ottawa

Sat 4/4

6:55 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 40m

C$ 540

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 26/4

9:20 a.m.-10:06 a.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 554

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 19/4

9:55 a.m.-2:39 p.m.

1 stop4h 44m

Ottawa

Sun 19/4

6:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop3h 50m

C$ 565

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 20/4

4:50 p.m.-5:36 p.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

Ottawa

Mon 27/4

6:55 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop17h 45m

C$ 597

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Sun 26/4

9:20 a.m.-10:06 a.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

Ottawa

Wed 29/4

6:20 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 634
Quickest round-trip

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 20/4

9:30 p.m.-10:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

Ottawa

Mon 27/4

5:45 a.m.-6:31 a.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

C$ 634

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 6/5

7:30 a.m.-11:16 a.m.

1 stop3h 46m

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

6:00 a.m.-6:45 a.m.

Nonstop0h 45m

C$ 657

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 27/4

9:20 a.m.-10:11 a.m.

Nonstop0h 51m

Ottawa

Mon 27/4

6:20 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 50m

C$ 661

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Thu 23/4

9:30 p.m.-10:16 p.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

5:45 a.m.-6:31 a.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

C$ 684

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Best time to book a flight from Montreal to Ottawa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal 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 11 March 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Montreal to Ottawa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 Montreal to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Montreal 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 11 March 2026.

The most flights from YMQ to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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

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

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Montreal to Ottawa, 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$ 249.

What’s the fastest layover option from Montreal to Ottawa?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Montreal to Ottawa, 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 19m.

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

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

Flights via Toronto (YTZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 59m.

How often are flights from Montreal to Ottawa delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Montreal and Ottawa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday 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 Montreal to Ottawa flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

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 11 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada from Montreal to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YXE - YYZ

We were over three hours delayed leaving Saskatoon and missed our connection to Montreal. We were then rerouted all the way to Zurich. We were over seven hours late getting to our final destination. Then our luggage was lost for lost for three days. All three flights were delayed and our trip was definitely impacted.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,800 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.1

Food

6.3

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

YXE - YYZ

We were over three hours delayed leaving Saskatoon and missed our connection to Montreal. We were then rerouted all the way to Zurich. We were over seven hours late getting to our final destination. Then our luggage was lost for lost for three days. All three flights were delayed and our trip was definitely impacted.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Montreal 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 Montreal?

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from Montreal. On average, Ottawa has 12 inbound flights from Montreal per day from 1 airline. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Ottawa?

    For as low as C$ 540, WestJet can have you in Ottawa from Montreal in 4h 44m. Montreal and Ottawa are separated by a distance of 151 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Montreal to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Montreal to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 533 on this airline.

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

    Consider Brussels Airlines (61%), Emirates (60%) or Lufthansa (55%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Montreal to Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ottawa?

    While on average a flight from Montreal to Ottawa is generally C$ 554, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 171. When looking at the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Ottawa), you can expect to pay C$ 479 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal 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.

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