Flying from Ottawa: what to know
Ottawa has nonstop flights to London, Paris and the sun destinations, but for most long-haul trips you'll connect in Toronto or Montréal. Always compare flying from Montréal-Trudeau, about two hours' drive away, which often has more choice and lower fares on international routes.
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Flying from Ottawa: common questions
Where can you fly nonstop from Ottawa?
Among the routes on this page, Ottawa (YOW) has nonstop flights to Cancún, Punta Cana, London, Paris, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, New York, Montego Bay and Phoenix, plus domestic nonstops to Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Everywhere else connects at least once.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa?
On these routes, the airlines flying nonstop from YOW include Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Air Transat, Air France and United. Connecting trips add many more airlines, and our fares compare them all.
When are flights from Ottawa cheapest?
Winter outside Winterlude weekends and the holidays is usually cheapest.
Are there cheaper airports near Ottawa?
Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours' drive away and is often much cheaper for international trips. Montréal–Trudeau (YUL), about two hours' drive away, often has more flights and lower fares.
How do I find last-minute flights from Ottawa?
The deals list at the top of this page is refreshed daily with the cheapest flights travellers are finding from Ottawa. For trips in the next few weeks, search the month on Viorvo and use the price calendar; midweek departures are often cheapest.
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