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Cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa from C$ 495

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — YOW
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 495

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 984
14/9-15/9
  • 14/9-15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 20h 58m total
  • Columbus to Ottawa
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Sun 14/95:15 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/911:00 a.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops8h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7C$ 495
Thu 6/113:05 p.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop3h 50mAir Canada
Tue 11/117:30 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop4h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 840
Mon 24/116:00 a.m.CMH - YOW
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 30/115:14 p.m.YOW - CMH
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 941
Mon 24/112:30 p.m.CMH - YOW
2 stops10h 12mWestJet
Sun 30/115:40 a.m.YOW - CMH
2 stops15h 08mWestJet
Deal found 27/7C$ 1,070

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Ottawa 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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 14/9

5:15 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop12h 05m

Ottawa

Mon 15/9

11:00 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops8h 53m

C$ 495

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Thu 2/10

9:20 a.m.-1:09 p.m.

1 stop3h 49m

Ottawa

Sat 4/10

11:55 a.m.-3:33 p.m.

1 stop3h 38m

C$ 940

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Mon 24/11

6:00 a.m.-10:26 a.m.

1 stop4h 26m

Ottawa

Sun 30/11

5:14 p.m.-11:44 p.m.

1 stop6h 30m

C$ 941

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Mon 24/11

2:30 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops10h 12m

Ottawa

Sun 30/11

5:40 a.m.-8:48 p.m.

2 stops15h 08m

C$ 1,070

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 CMH to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 29 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Columbus Airport 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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 57% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Ottawa?

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

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

Newark (EWR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Columbus Airport to Ottawa on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 766.

What’s the fastest layover option from Columbus Airport to Ottawa?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 18m.

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

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 40m.

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 29 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Columbus Airport to Ottawa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,972 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Ottawa (YOW), located 10.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Ottawa. 1 airline have flights to Ottawa from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Ottawa should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa round-trip from C$ 940. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from C$ 941, and WestJet, from C$ 1,070.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from Columbus Airport 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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Top airline flying from Columbus to Ottawa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 392AverageC$ 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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