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Cheap flights from Montreal to Ottawa from C$ 227

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YMQ — YOW
26 May — 2 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Montreal to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Montreal to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2026.

Sat 6/65:45 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 35m
WestJet
Sat 13/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 22/4C$ 445
Thu 21/57:20 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Thu 28/56:35 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop5h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 23/4C$ 451
Mon 8/65:45 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 35m
WestJet
Mon 15/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 24/4C$ 459
Sat 30/56:45 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop10h 50m
WestJet
Sat 6/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 22/4C$ 493
Tue 9/65:45 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/62:15 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4C$ 500
Sun 10/511:00 a.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop3h 55m
Porter Airlines
Sun 10/56:20 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop14h 34m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 506
Sun 7/64:40 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
Nonstop0h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4C$ 508
Fri 5/67:20 p.m.
YUL
-
YOW
1 stop5h 00m
WestJet
Sat 6/66:25 p.m.
YOW
-
YUL
1 stop6h 00m
WestJet
Deal found 24/4C$ 510

Find flight deals from Montreal to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Montreal (YMQ) 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 26 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 445

One-way from

C$ 227

Good round-trip deal

C$ 518 or less

Good one-way deal

C$ 376 or less
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  • 6/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 35m total
  • Montreal to Ottawa
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  • 5/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Montreal to Ottawa
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Montreal 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 26 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 8/6

5:45 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop6h 35m

Ottawa

Mon 15/6

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 459

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/6

7:20 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 511

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 9/6

4:40 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

Ottawa

Tue 16/6

2:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

Nonstop0h 55m

C$ 534

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 19/5

12:50 p.m.-5:54 p.m.

1 stop5h 04m

Ottawa

Tue 26/5

6:25 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop17h 45m

C$ 559

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 25/5

8:35 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop3h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

6:25 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop6h 00m

C$ 563

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 8/6

1:10 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

Nonstop0h 49m

Ottawa

Mon 15/6

9:10 a.m.-9:59 a.m.

Nonstop0h 49m

C$ 594

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 5/6

6:30 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

1:45 p.m.-7:33 p.m.

1 stop5h 48m

C$ 630

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Tue 19/5

9:20 p.m.-10:11 p.m.

Nonstop0h 51m

Ottawa

Tue 26/5

2:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

1 stop3h 45m

C$ 637
Quickest round-trip

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 25/5

10:40 a.m.-11:31 a.m.

Nonstop0h 51m

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

2:40 p.m.-3:26 p.m.

Nonstop0h 46m

C$ 645

MontrealOttawa

YUL - YOW

YULYOW

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Wed 8/7

6:30 a.m.-4:53 p.m.

2 stops10h 23m

Ottawa

Wed 2/9

11:00 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

C$ 659

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YMQ to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Montreal 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 26 April 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Montreal to Ottawa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Montreal to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Montreal to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Montreal to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Montreal to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Montreal to Ottawa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 26 April 2026.

The most flights from YMQ to YOW are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How often are flights from Montreal to Ottawa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Montreal and Ottawa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Montreal to Ottawa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Montreal to Ottawa flights?

Over the past year, Air Canada has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 24% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from Montreal. On average, Ottawa has 13 inbound flights from Montreal per day from 1 airline. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Montreal to Ottawa?

    For as low as C$ 534, WestJet can have you in Ottawa from Montreal in 55m. Montreal and Ottawa are separated by a distance of 151 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Montreal to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 573 on this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Montreal to Ottawa?

    Consider Avianca (86%), Lufthansa (68%) or Brussels Airlines (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Montreal to Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ottawa?

    While on average a flight from Montreal to Ottawa is generally C$ 551, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is C$ 365. When looking at the most popular route, (Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl - Ottawa), you can expect to pay C$ 504 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Montreal 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.

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