Lowest fares from Ottawa to Edmonton
Ottawa to Edmonton at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Porter and WestJet
- Flying time
- About 4h nonstop
- Distance
- 2,837 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Edmonton International (YEG)
- Time difference
- Edmonton is about 2 hours behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- Winter outside the holidays is usually cheapest; summer and the Christmas to March break sun rush cost the most.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Edmonton
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
How to fly Ottawa to Edmonton for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Porter and WestJet fly this route nonstop. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) is about two hours' drive away and is often much cheaper for international trips.
- Getting to the airport in Ottawa: OC Transpo buses connect the airport to the O-Train and downtown.
- Arriving in Edmonton: ETS Route 747 links the airport with Century Park LRT station, the cheapest way into the city.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Ottawa to Edmonton flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?
In recent searches, round trips from Ottawa to Edmonton started at $587 and one-way fares started at $257. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?
Yes. Porter and WestJet fly nonstop between Ottawa and Edmonton. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?
A nonstop flight covers about 2,837 km and takes roughly 4h. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 5 to 8 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?
Porter and WestJet fly nonstop. Many other airlines sell connecting trips, and the fares board above compares them all, cheapest first.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?
Winter outside the holidays is usually cheapest; summer and the Christmas to March break sun rush cost the most. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Edmonton?
Edmonton is served by Edmonton International (YEG).
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Edmonton?
Edmonton is about 2 hours behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: Winter outside the holidays is usually cheapest; summer and the Christmas to March break sun rush cost the most.