Lowest fares from Ottawa to Rome
Ottawa to Rome at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- No nonstop flights; trips connect via Toronto, Montréal or a European hub
- Flying time
- About 8h 10m in the air, 11–15 hours with a connection
- Distance
- 6,730 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Fiumicino (FCO), plus Ciampino (CIA) for budget airlines
- Time difference
- Rome is about 6 hours ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- November to February, outside Christmas, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are great shoulder seasons.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. 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.
Cheapest month to fly Ottawa to Rome
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.
Ottawa to Rome fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Rome every morning. We have 10 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $457 one way, on Oct 15, 2026 (for travel in October 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $583 to $583: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $903 on Nov 3, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- December 2026 (median $583 over 7 days); priciest: November 2026 (median $903)
- Airlines selling these fares
- United Airlines, WestJet
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually 3 stops (7 of 10 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.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Ottawa to Rome for less
- Choose your connection wisely. Trips usually connect in Toronto, Montréal or a European hub. A slightly pricier fare with a shorter layover can save you half a day.
- 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 Rome: Airport buses from Fiumicino cost less than the Leonardo Express train. Italy's state museums are free on the first Sunday of each month.
- 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 Rome flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Rome?
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 Rome.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Rome?
No. There are no nonstop flights between Ottawa and Rome at the moment, so trips connect at least once, usually in Toronto, Montréal or a European hub. The fares board above compares every option found in recent searches.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Rome?
The flying time alone is about 8h 10m for the 6,730 km, but with no nonstop flight the whole trip usually takes about 11 to 15 hours including the connection. Shorter layovers often cost a little more.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Rome?
No airline flies Ottawa to Rome nonstop. Common trips connect in Toronto, Montréal or a European hub, and the fares board above compares every airline found in recent searches.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Rome?
November to February, outside Christmas, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are great shoulder seasons. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Rome?
Rome is served by Fiumicino (FCO), plus Ciampino (CIA) for budget airlines. Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What do Canadians need to travel to Rome?
Canadians can visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180. The EU's Entry/Exit System now records visitors' fingerprints and photos at the border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not required yet: the EU expects to introduce it from late 2026, with a transition period. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Rome?
Rome is about 6 hours ahead of Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Ottawa to Rome fares varied in your price checks?
In 10 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $583 and $583 and the lowest we saw was $457. December 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Rome?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: November to February, outside Christmas, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are great shoulder seasons.