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Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ)

Compare Ottawa to Montego Bay flights: round-trip and one-way fares from real searches, the cheapest day and month to fly, and how to save on the 3,004 km trip to Jamaica. Nonstop: Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights.

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Ottawa to Montego Bay (YOW to MBJ): Nonstop flights: Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights. Flying time is about 4h 10m for 3,004 km. September to November is usually cheapest; December to April is peak season. In our daily checks (8 days, from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026), the lowest one-way fare we saw was $154, and on a typical day the cheapest fare was $154 to $154. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.

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Ottawa → Montego BaySeen in recent searches
YOWMontego Bay
Round trip, seen from
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Cheapest month
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Flying time
~4h 10m
Nonstop
Yes
Distance
3,004 km
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Lowest fares from Ottawa to Montego Bay

DEPARTURESYOW → MBJ · one way · CAD · cheapest first
Route facts

Ottawa to Montego Bay at a glance

Nonstop flights
Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights
Flying time
About 4h 10m nonstop
Distance
3,004 km
Leaving from
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
Arriving at
Sangster International (MBJ)
Time difference
Montego Bay is usually on the same time as Ottawa.
Cheapest time
September to November is usually cheapest; December to April is peak season.
Entry for Canadians
Canadians don't need a visa for tourist visits to Jamaica. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.

Price by month

Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Montego Bay

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.

Our price history

Ottawa to Montego Bay fares in our daily checks

We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Montego Bay every morning. We have 8 days of results so far, from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026. In Canadian dollars:

Lowest fare we saw
$154 one way, on Oct 17, 2026 (for travel in November 2026)
Typical daily low
$154 to $154: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
Latest check
$154 on Oct 24, 2026
Cheapest travel month so far
November 2026 (median $154 over 8 days)
Airlines selling these fares
United Airlines
Stops on the cheapest fare
Usually 1 stop (8 of 8 days)

From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.

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How to fly Ottawa to Montego Bay for less

  • Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights. 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 Montego Bay: Compare all-inclusive packages with booking separately. Knutsford Express coaches link the main towns cheaply.
  • 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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Questions

Ottawa to Montego Bay flights: common questions

How much is a flight from Ottawa to Montego Bay?

Fares change daily. The fares board at the top of this page shows the lowest round-trip and one-way prices travellers found in recent searches for Ottawa to Montego Bay.

Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Montego Bay?

Yes. Nonstop flights between Ottawa and Montego Bay: Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights. Seasonal flights only run part of the year, so check the dates you want. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Montego Bay?

A nonstop flight covers about 3,004 km and takes roughly 4h 10m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 6 to 8 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Montego Bay?

Nonstop: Air Canada, plus seasonal WestJet flights. 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 Montego Bay?

September to November is usually cheapest; December to April is peak season. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.

Which airports serve Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is served by Sangster International (MBJ).

What do Canadians need to travel to Montego Bay?

Canadians don't need a visa for tourist visits to Jamaica. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.

What's the time difference between Ottawa and Montego Bay?

Montego Bay is usually on the same time as Ottawa.

How much have Ottawa to Montego Bay fares varied in your price checks?

In 8 days of daily checks (from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 24, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $154 and $154 and the lowest we saw was $154. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Montego Bay?

See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: September to November is usually cheapest; December to April is peak season.

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