Lowest fares from Ottawa to Vancouver
What to know before you book Ottawa to Vancouver
Air Canada, Porter and WestJet fly nonstop from Ottawa to Vancouver in about five hours. With three airlines competing, fares can drop well below one-stop options, especially midweek. Compare checked-bag rules, since they differ between the airlines.
Ottawa to Vancouver at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada, Porter and WestJet
- Flying time
- About 5h 20m nonstop
- Distance
- 3,539 km
- Leaving from
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier (YOW)
- Arriving at
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Time difference
- Vancouver is about 2 hours behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- October to April is usually cheaper outside the holidays; summer is peak season.
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 Vancouver
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 Vancouver fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Ottawa to Vancouver 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
- $256 one way, on Oct 25, 2026 (for travel in March 2027)
- Typical daily low
- $264 to $319: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $324 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- March 2027 (median $256 over 7 days); priciest: January 2027 (median $422)
- Airlines selling these fares
- Porter Airlines Canada, WestJet, Air Canada
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually nonstop (21 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 Vancouver for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. 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 Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- 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 Vancouver flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?
In recent searches, round trips from Ottawa to Vancouver started at $465 and one-way fares started at $457. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Ottawa and Vancouver: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight covers about 3,539 km and takes roughly 5h 20m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 7 to 9 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?
Nonstop: Air Canada, Porter and WestJet. 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 Vancouver?
October to April is usually cheaper outside the holidays; summer is peak season. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve Vancouver?
Vancouver is served by Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights. Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
What's the time difference between Ottawa and Vancouver?
Vancouver is about 2 hours behind Ottawa (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Ottawa to Vancouver 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 $264 and $319 and the lowest we saw was $256. March 2027 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: October to April is usually cheaper outside the holidays; summer is peak season.