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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. from C$ 209

YOW — WAS
24 Nov — 1 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

Wed 11/119:00 a.m. -
1 stop6h 24m
Fri 13/116:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 20/10C$ 424
Wed 11/119:10 a.m. -
1 stop6h 35m
Fri 13/115:20 p.m. -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 20/10C$ 427
Sun 6/1210:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 49m
Sun 13/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 22/10C$ 429
Fri 20/115:45 a.m. -
1 stop4h 39m
Fri 27/1112:55 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 34m
Deal found 23/10C$ 436
Thu 19/1110:30 a.m. -
Nonstop1h 49m
Mon 23/1111:05 a.m. -
1 stop4h 52m
Deal found 21/10C$ 438
Thu 19/112:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 53m
Sat 28/111:19 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 21/10C$ 440
Fri 20/119:45 a.m. -
Nonstop2h 03m
Fri 27/115:50 p.m. -
1 stop4h 06m
Deal found 23/10C$ 441
Wed 2/125:40 p.m. -
1 stop4h 19m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 20/10C$ 443
Tue 24/119:10 a.m. -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 29/115:20 p.m. -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 20/10C$ 444
Tue 8/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 15/1211:20 a.m. -
1 stop20h 38m
Deal found 24/10C$ 447
Mon 30/112:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 53m
Wed 2/128:35 a.m. -
1 stop4h 36m
Deal found 23/10C$ 448
Thu 19/112:00 p.m. -
Nonstop1h 53m
Mon 23/115:20 p.m. -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 21/10C$ 455

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from

C$ 424

One-way from

C$ 209

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 599

Good round-trip deal

C$ 667 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 482 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 11/11-13/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 11m total
  • Ottawa to Washington, D.C.
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 2/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 4h 19m total
  • Ottawa to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Mon 30/11

2:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 220

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sun 13/12

9:45 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

Nonstop2h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 221

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Wed 2/12

2:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 221

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Tue 15/12

10:50 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

1 stop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 230

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Tue 15/12

2:00 p.m.-3:53 p.m.

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 239

OttawaBaltimore

YOW Ottawa - BWI Baltimore/Washington

YOWBWI

Ottawa

Wed 16/12

8:00 a.m.-11:21 a.m.

1 stop27h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 242

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Sun 6/12

4:36 p.m.-8:51 a.m.

1 stop16h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 246

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Wed 16/12

10:05 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 249

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Fri 4/12

9:00 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 258

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Wed 2/12

5:45 a.m.-10:24 a.m.

1 stop4h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 266

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 431). Flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 632). 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 WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between C$ 537 and C$ 799 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 424 on Air Canada (11 Nov-13 Nov).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Toronto (YTZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 87% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 410.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 42m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 01m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.. 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,436 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,811 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city. Ottawa is the only Ottawa airport and it handles 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 3 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Ottawa on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in about 1h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Ottawa and Washington, D.C. is about 727 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at C$ 270. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Porter Airlines and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 320 and C$ 364, respectively. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular flight routes from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. are Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Ottawa - Baltimore/Washington.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. are Avianca (94%), Republic Airways (90%) and Air Canada (81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    The cheapest flight price from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. is C$ 284. On average you can expect to pay C$ 840. The most popular route, (Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for C$ 269.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (average of C$ 431). Flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 632). 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 Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 270AverageC$ 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 320AverageC$ 419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 364AverageC$ 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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