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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Ottawa from C$ 138

NYC — YOW
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Ottawa are usually found in March or February, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Ottawa

Wed 9/1212:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Wed 16/1210:25 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 9/11C$ 299
Thu 3/125:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Mon 7/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 10/11C$ 321
Thu 3/125:35 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 6/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/11C$ 326
Sun 6/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 33m
Wed 9/1210:25 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 9/11C$ 330
Fri 4/129:40 a.m. -
1 stop3h 33m
Sun 6/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11C$ 331
Fri 4/129:40 a.m. -
1 stop3h 33m
Mon 7/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11C$ 333
Tue 24/1112:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Wed 2/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 10/11C$ 334
Mon 14/1212:50 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 42m
Thu 17/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 9/11C$ 336
Tue 1/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 13m
Sun 6/123:15 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/11C$ 339
Sun 6/128:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 33m
Sun 13/1210:25 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 41m
Deal found 8/11C$ 340
Thu 3/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 47m
Sun 6/1210:05 a.m. -
1 stop5h 33m
Deal found 9/11C$ 440
Wed 16/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 47m
Wed 16/125:40 p.m. -
1 stop3h 53m
Deal found 11/11C$ 441

Find flight deals from New York to Ottawa

Round-trip from

C$ 297

One-way from

C$ 138

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

C$ 482

Good round-trip deal

C$ 310 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 218 or less
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 24/1-26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 52m total
  • New York to Ottawa
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 8/12-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 42m total
  • New York to Ottawa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Wed 9/12

12:50 p.m.-2:32 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 138

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 8/12

8:00 a.m.-1:13 p.m.

1 stop5h 13m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Mon 28/12

5:35 p.m.-7:17 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Thu 3/12

12:50 p.m.-2:32 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 142

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Thu 3/12

8:12 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 44m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 166

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 8/12

10:20 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

1 stop3h 52m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 179

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sun 6/12

12:50 p.m.-2:32 p.m.

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 181

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sat 2/1

5:35 p.m.-7:18 p.m.

Nonstop1h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 191

New YorkOttawa

LGA New York LaGuardia - YOW Ottawa

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/12

5:55 p.m.-10:06 p.m.

1 stop4h 11m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 191

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sun 20/12

8:11 p.m.-9:56 p.m.

Nonstop1h 45m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 201

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Ottawa (average of C$ 414). Flying from New York to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 556). 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 NYC to YOW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Ottawa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Ottawa

The most flights from NYC to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Ottawa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
New York to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 397 and C$ 678 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 297 on Porter Airlines (24 Jan-26 Jan).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York to Ottawa, you should look to book at least 53 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 day to fly from New York to Ottawa?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines from New York to Ottawa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from New York?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Ottawa. You should not have trouble finding flights to Ottawa from New York; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Ottawa airport from New York. It is only a 10.6 km journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Ottawa’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada fly from New York to Ottawa in about 1h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 47m. The distance between New York and Ottawa is about 528 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 232, United Airlines will fly you from New York to Ottawa and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and Porter Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 260 and C$ 272, respectively. United Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Ottawa (average of C$ 414). Flying from New York to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 556). 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 3 airlines flying from New York to Ottawa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 232AverageC$ 495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 260AverageC$ 679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 272AverageC$ 447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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