Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 50m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 493.

How popular is this Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario flight route?

Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Sudbury.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Departing from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario will take you 3h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario is about 422 km.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario round-trip?

Currently priced at C$ 313, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Porter Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sudbury, Ontario ranges from 51.0 - 101.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 101.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sudbury, Ontario when rainfall is around 51.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sudbury, Ontario, 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 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -14.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario? While on average our users pay C$ 438, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 381. The most popular route (Ottawa - Sudbury), is priced around C$ 544.

What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Consider Porter Airlines (77%), Porter Airlines (77%) or Air Transat (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario.

What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury?

Booking a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sudbury (YSB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, all of which are around 1h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Ottawa to Sudbury.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Sudbury?

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

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

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Round-trip from	C$ 461
One-way from	C$ 202
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	July
Average price	C$ 520
Good round-trip deal	C$ 426 or less

Air Canada
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2 total stops
9h 20m total
Ottawa to Sudbury

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YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

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Ottawa

Fri 25/9

5:10 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop3h 50m

Sudbury

Sun 27/9

8:05 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 461

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YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

5:10 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

1 stop3h 50m

Sudbury

Mon 7/9

8:05 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop4h 40m

C$ 469

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YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

10:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop3h 45m

Sudbury

Thu 24/9

8:05 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop4h 40m

C$ 493

OttawaSudbury

YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

2:00 p.m.-7:27 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

Sudbury

Mon 28/9

8:05 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 515

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YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Sun 11/10

6:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

2 stops7h 45m

Sudbury

Wed 14/10

8:05 p.m.-1:35 a.m.

1 stop5h 30m

C$ 567

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YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Thu 3/9

2:25 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

C$ 202

OttawaSudbury

YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Sun 6/9

2:25 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

C$ 215

OttawaSudbury

YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Mon 7/9

2:25 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 05m

C$ 216

OttawaSudbury

YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Thu 3/9

9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 226

OttawaSudbury

YOW Ottawa - YSB Sudbury

YOWYSB

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

9:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop4h 45m

C$ 237

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario (average of C$ 372). Flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 637). 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 YOW to YSB?

When flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario flights typically cost between C$ 436 and C$ 544 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 461 on Air Canada (25 Sep-27 Sep).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sudbury

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines from Ottawa to Sudbury 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.

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Very good

458 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

458 reviews

Porter Airlines

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Very good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Regan,Aug 2026

YYZ - YVR

My first flight with an all female flight crew who were the best ever.

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What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury?
Booking a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Sudbury (YSB) is your only option if you wish to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, all of which are around 1h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 1 airline when you book a flight from Ottawa to Sudbury.
How popular is this Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario flight route?
Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Sudbury.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?
Departing from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario will take you 3h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario is about 422 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 313, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Porter Airlines is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?
Consider Porter Airlines (77%), Porter Airlines (77%) or Air Transat (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario.
What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario? While on average our users pay C$ 438, our data indicates the cheapest price to be C$ 381. The most popular route (Ottawa - Sudbury), is priced around C$ 544.
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Sudbury flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Sudbury?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Sudbury.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Sudbury?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Sudbury 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 Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario (average of C$ 372). Flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 637). 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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When flying from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario flights typically cost between C$ 436 and C$ 544 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 461 on Air Canada (25 Sep-27 Sep).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 493.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 24m.

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Ottawa to Sudbury, Ontario flights typically cost between C$ 436 and C$ 544 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 461 on Air Canada (25 Sep-27 Sep).