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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen from C$ 256

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CUN
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen are usually found in September or July, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 June 2026.

Sat 13/68:45 a.m.
YOW
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 20m
Porter Airlines
Fri 19/67:55 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 474
Sat 13/65:50 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
2 stops17h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 20/68:45 a.m.
CUN
-
YOW
1 stop23h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 480
Fri 12/65:50 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
1 stop18h 57m
United Airlines
Fri 19/63:46 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
1 stop29h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 481
Sun 14/66:05 a.m.
YOW
-
CUN
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Sat 20/63:46 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
1 stop16h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 487
Sat 13/65:50 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
1 stop17h 16m
United Airlines
Fri 19/68:45 a.m.
CUN
-
YOW
1 stop12h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 489
Fri 31/73:35 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 20m
Porter Airlines
Fri 14/87:55 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 13/6C$ 495
Mon 15/66:00 a.m.
YOW
-
CUN
1 stop10h 51m
United Airlines
Fri 19/65:55 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
1 stop14h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/6C$ 496
Sat 18/73:35 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
Nonstop4h 20m
Porter Airlines
Fri 31/77:55 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 12/6C$ 498
Mon 15/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
CUN
1 stop19h 05m
WestJet
Sat 20/62:00 p.m.
CUN
-
YOW
2 stops45h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 12/6C$ 502

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to Playa del Carmen flight deals. Data was last updated 15 June 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 495

One-way from

C$ 256

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 583
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 31/7-14/8
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Playa del Carmen
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 4/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Playa del Carmen
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 3/7

3:35 p.m.-6:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 20m

Cancun

Tue 7/7

1:00 p.m.-7:38 a.m.

2 stops17h 38m

C$ 526

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 14/8

7:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

Cancun

Sat 22/8

12:55 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 586

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Wed 12/8

7:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

Cancun

Wed 19/8

12:55 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 586
Quickest round-trip

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

7:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

Cancun

Tue 13/10

1:05 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 629

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 17/7

4:10 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops42h 55m

Cancun

Fri 31/7

7:55 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

C$ 638

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Tue 11/8

7:00 a.m.-12:04 p.m.

1 stop6h 04m

Cancun

Thu 20/8

11:15 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop12h 10m

C$ 639

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 25/9

7:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop5h 54m

Cancun

Fri 16/10

12:55 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 30m

C$ 640

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Sat 4/7

6:25 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 45m

Cancun

Sat 11/7

8:45 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop12h 20m

C$ 656

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Tue 18/8

6:25 a.m.-7:19 p.m.

2 stops13h 54m

Cancun

Tue 25/8

5:22 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops27h 13m

C$ 656

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 21/8

6:00 a.m.-3:12 p.m.

1 stop10h 12m

Cancun

Mon 24/8

5:22 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops19h 37m

C$ 656

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Reviews of airlines servicing Playa del Carmen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Playa del Carmen. 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 Playa del Carmen. Reviews last updated 15 June 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen to help guide your decision. 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
438 reviews
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Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
Air Transat
7.8
Good
555 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,830 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,362 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,194 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
438 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Justin,May 2026

YYZ - MCO

Staff very nice. Seats were uncomfortable. Complimentary snacks leave much to be desired.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen. 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 from for flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Playa del Carmen per day from 5 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Playa del Carmen flight route?

    This flight path from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen was viewed by 368 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    There are many flights that can get you from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen in 4h 20m. Fly via United Airlines or Porter Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen is about 2886 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as C$ 220. Users have also found prices from C$ 236 and C$ 246 on United Airlines and Porter Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen on time: Air Transat (82%), Porter Airlines (68%), WestJet (50%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for C$ 264. While the most popular route (Ottawa - Cancun) can be booked for C$ 457 on average, our data indicates C$ 484 when flying from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Playa del Carmen

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 349AverageC$ 482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 403AverageC$ 703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 447AverageC$ 714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 463AverageC$ 621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air TransatCheapestC$ 585AverageC$ 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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