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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Ottawa.C$196 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 3, returning Tue, Jun 10.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Tue, Jun 3, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Jun 10, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$196, select.
Ottawa.C$199 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 30, returning Mon, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Fri, May 30, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Jun 2, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$199, select.
Ottawa.C$221 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 30, returning Sat, May 31.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Fri, May 30, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Sat, May 31, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$221, select.
Ottawa.C$285 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 21, returning Mon, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Mon, Jul 21, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Jul 28, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$285, select.
Ottawa.C$285 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 18, returning Mon, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Mon, Aug 18, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Aug 25, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$285, select.
Ottawa.C$285 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 22, returning Tue, Aug 12.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Tue, Jul 22, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Aug 12, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$285, select.
Ottawa.C$290 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 25, returning Wed, Jul 9.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Wed, Jun 25, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Wed, Jul 9, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$290, select.
Ottawa.C$300 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 28, returning Fri, Jul 4.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Abbotsford on Wed, May 28, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Fri, Jul 4, arriving in Abbotsford.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$300, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from C$221
Jun
from C$196
Jul
from C$285
Aug
from C$285
Sep
from C$341
Oct
from C$336
Nov
from C$411
Dec
from C$428
Jan
from C$544
Feb
from C$421
Mar
from C$450
Apr
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Vancouver to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$196
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 41 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is C$196. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 41 minutes is the average flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa.
Air Canada, Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd and Virgin Australia fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa.
There are 94 flights per week flying from Vancouver to Ottawa, as of May 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the center of Ottawa. We've found flights to this airport from C$196.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa is WestJet.

Flying from Vancouver to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • Kick off your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Ottawa taking off from either of these.

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll disembark in Ottawa.

  • Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Ottawa flight.

  • The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver.

  • With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Vancouver to Ottawa with Porter Airlines at 07:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from YVR to YOW is with Air Canada at 22:45.

  • To ensure you get on your Vancouver to Ottawa flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

  • Book three months before flying. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Vancouver to Ottawa flights.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for landing great bargains on plane tickets from Vancouver to Ottawa. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • Finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to Ottawa couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Save on your Vancouver to Ottawa flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Ottawa. From YVR, you can fly directly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Vancouver to Ottawa plane tickets out of YVR. Get on board with any of these:

  • Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Make catching an early Vancouver to Ottawa flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your boarding gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land as expected. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.

Arriving in Ottawa

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

  • If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Ottawa, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:

  • Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and discover parts of Ottawa that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.

  • Reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's a smart idea to book your Vancouver to Ottawa flight even earlier.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Once you've hopped off your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.

  • Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will help you stay within budget.

  • The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Visit Vancouver during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Vancouver to Vancouver during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to Ottawa ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa:

  • Every great vacation has to include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-do's during your Ottawa adventure.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

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