How can I find cheap flights to Ottawa?

Fares into YOW move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.

How much does it cost to fly to Ottawa?

The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $168 from Chicago. Prices vary considerably by origin city, season and how far ahead you book — run a search above for live pricing on your dates, or call us for a free quote.

Which cities have flights to Ottawa?

We cover 1 route into YOW, including Chicago. If your departure city is not listed, call us — our agents can price any origin.

What is there to do in Ottawa?

Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market are among the highlights, along with Canadian War Museum and Gatineau Park.

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YOWOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Best time to visitMay through October, plus February for Winterlude and the canal skateway.

Fares shown are the lowest we have recorded recently and are not a live quote. Run a search above for today's availability, or call (800) 399-8818 and an agent will price your dates with you.

Flights to Ottawa (YOW)

Ottawa is Canada’s capital and holds the national museums — art, history, war, nature and aviation — most of them within walking distance of Parliament Hill.

In winter the Rideau Canal freezes into the world’s largest skating rink, running nearly five miles through the middle of the city.

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Airports serving Ottawa

Top things to do in Ottawa

Parliament Hill
National Gallery of Canada
Canadian Museum of History
Rideau Canal
ByWard Market
Canadian War Museum
Gatineau Park

Travel tips for Ottawa

The Rideau Canal skateway typically opens in January and depends entirely on the cold.
Most national museums charge admission but offer free evenings.
Montreal is two hours by train if you want to combine the two.

About flights to Ottawa

Fares into YOW move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
May through October, plus February for Winterlude and the canal skateway.
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $168 from Chicago. Prices vary considerably by origin city, season and how far ahead you book — run a search above for live pricing on your dates, or call us for a free quote.
We cover 1 route into YOW, including Chicago. If your departure city is not listed, call us — our agents can price any origin.
Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, Rideau Canal, ByWard Market are among the highlights, along with Canadian War Museum and Gatineau Park.