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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Detroit from C$ 337

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — DTT
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 May 2026.

Thu 4/64:15 p.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop24h 25m
WestJet
Sat 6/66:00 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop11h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 11/5C$ 577
Fri 26/69:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop5h 11m
Air Canada
Fri 3/710:15 a.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop3h 39m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/5C$ 643
Fri 4/96:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop10h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/96:10 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 662
Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop8h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 26/812:35 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 664
Tue 2/65:25 p.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 3/611:00 a.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 666
Thu 4/68:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
1 stop9h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/66:10 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5C$ 722
Tue 25/86:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
3 stops11h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 31/86:00 a.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop3h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 729
Tue 2/69:55 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
2 stops8h 43m
Air Canada
Wed 3/611:00 a.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop10h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 10/5C$ 740
Sat 6/67:00 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
2 stops52h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/66:10 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop13h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5C$ 744
Sun 7/612:25 p.m.
YOW
-
DTW
2 stops28h 55m
WestJet
Wed 10/66:00 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop11h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 11/5C$ 749
Sun 7/65:05 a.m.
YOW
-
DTW
2 stops17h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 10/67:45 p.m.
DTW
-
YOW
1 stop4h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/5C$ 751

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Detroit (DTT). 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 12 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 577

One-way from

C$ 337

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,078
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 4/6-6/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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9/6
  • 9/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Detroit
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Fri 26/6

9:00 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

1 stop5h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/7

10:15 a.m.-1:54 p.m.

1 stop3h 39m

C$ 643

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Tue 25/8

5:57 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 31/8

10:30 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop11h 05m

C$ 664

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Tue 25/8

6:00 a.m.-2:11 p.m.

1 stop8h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 26/8

12:35 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 664

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Mon 1/6

5:25 p.m.-10:19 p.m.

1 stop4h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/6

6:00 a.m.-10:03 a.m.

1 stop4h 03m

C$ 666

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Tue 2/6

5:50 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop5h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/6

11:00 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

C$ 666

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Sun 7/6

6:00 a.m.-10:14 a.m.

1 stop4h 14m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

10:13 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop13h 41m

C$ 666

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Mon 8/6

2:00 p.m.-11:57 p.m.

2 stops9h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/6

10:13 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

1 stop13h 41m

C$ 749

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Thu 28/5

5:05 a.m.-3:29 p.m.

2 stops10h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 30/5

2:35 p.m.-6:48 p.m.

1 stop4h 13m

C$ 751
Cheapest one-way

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Tue 9/6

7:00 a.m.-12:44 a.m.

3 stops41h 44m

C$ 337

OttawaDetroit

YOW - DTW

YOWDTW

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

11:00 a.m.-4:50 p.m.

3 stops29h 50m

C$ 373

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Deals found on 11/5

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Detroit

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

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

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

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Detroit on Cheapflights.

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

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

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 419.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Detroit?

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

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 58m.

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

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

Flights via Washington, D.C. (IAD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated 12 May 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada from Ottawa to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,026 reviews
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Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Thomas,Apr 2026

YYZ - LHR

Food is sub par. I travel a lot and AC food is not good
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,026 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,026 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Thomas,Apr 2026

YYZ - LHR

Food is sub par. I travel a lot and AC food is not good

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Detroit?

    Airlines like Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Detroit in about 5h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 22m. The distance between Ottawa and Detroit is about 707 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Detroit round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Ottawa to Detroit is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 514 on this airline. Users have found that Air Canada is 32% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Detroit 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 514AverageC$ 720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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