Lowest fares from Ottawa to Toronto
What to know before you book Ottawa to Toronto
Ottawa to Toronto is a short hop of about an hour in the air, with Air Canada, Porter and WestJet flying to Pearson, and Porter and Air Canada flying to Billy Bishop (YTZ) on the downtown waterfront. For many trips the real comparison is the plane against the train.
Pearson or Billy Bishop?
Billy Bishop is a short walk or shuttle from downtown Toronto, so it's best for meetings and hotels in the core. Pearson is better for connecting flights, Mississauga and the west end, and the UP Express reaches Union Station in about 25 minutes.
Plane or train?
VIA Rail's Ottawa–Toronto trains take about four to four and a half hours from downtown to downtown, with Wi-Fi and no security line. Flying wins on time once you leave less than about an hour for the airport on each end, which is easier with Billy Bishop.
Bags on short flights
The cheapest fares on this route often don't include a checked bag or a full-size carry-on. Check the fare's baggage allowance before you compare prices with the train.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Ottawa to Toronto at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, Porter and WestJet, plus Porter and Air Canada to Billy Bishop downtown
- Flying time
- About 55m nonstop
- Distance
- 352 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Toronto Pearson (YYZ), plus Billy Bishop (YTZ) downtown for short flights
- Time difference
- Toronto is usually on the same time as Ottawa.
- Cheapest time
- Winter outside the holidays is usually cheapest; summer is the busiest and priciest time.
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 Toronto
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 Toronto fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Toronto every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $143 one way, on Oct 15, 2026 (for travel in October 2026)
- Typical daily low
- $152 to $176: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $198 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- November 2026 (median $176 over 27 days)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet, Air Canada
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (27 of 27 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 Toronto for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet, plus Porter and Air Canada to Billy Bishop downtown. 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 Toronto: The UP Express train runs from Pearson to Union Station in about 25 minutes, usually far cheaper than a taxi.
- 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 Toronto flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Toronto?
In recent searches, round trips from Ottawa to Toronto started at $433 and one-way fares started at $198. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Toronto?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Ottawa and Toronto: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet, plus Porter and Air Canada to Billy Bishop downtown. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Toronto?
About an hour in the air. Add security and getting to and from the airports, and the trip is usually two and a half to three hours door to door. The train takes about four to four and a half hours, downtown to downtown.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Toronto?
Nonstop: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet, plus Porter and Air Canada to Billy Bishop downtown. 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 Toronto?
Winter outside the holidays is usually cheapest; summer is the busiest and priciest time. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Toronto?
Toronto is served by Toronto Pearson (YYZ), plus Billy Bishop (YTZ) downtown for short flights. Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
Which Toronto airport do flights from Ottawa use?
Both. Air Canada, Porter and WestJet fly to Pearson (YYZ), and Porter and Air Canada fly to Billy Bishop (YTZ) downtown.
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Toronto?
Toronto is usually on the same time as Ottawa.
How much have Ottawa to Toronto fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $152 and $176 and the lowest we saw was $143. November 2026 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Toronto?
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 is the busiest and priciest time.