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Ottawa is served by Ottawa Airport (YOW) and is well connected to other cities within Canada and across the Americas. International arrivals come primarily from North America, Europe, and neighbouring South American countries. The airport serves both domestic and long-haul international routes.
Transatlantic fares to Ottawa from Europe are most competitive when booked 8–12 weeks ahead. Low-cost transatlantic operators (Norse Atlantic, Level) occasionally offer significantly cheaper fares than legacy carriers on popular routes — always worth checking. Entry requirements and visa rules for Canada vary by passport — verify before booking.
Use flightsinsight.com flexible date search to find the cheapest days to fly to Ottawa. Prices can vary by 30–50% within the same week. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are consistently cheaper than weekends.
Ottawa Airport (YOW) is well connected to the city centre by public transport including metro, bus, and taxi. Check the airport's official website for current transport options and fares.
Pro tip: Search flights to Ottawa using the "whole month" view on Skyscanner to instantly see which dates have the cheapest fares. Shifting by one or two days can save €50 or more per person.
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Ottawa, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.
Cities with non-stop flights to Ottawa, with typical flight times. Select a route to compare live prices.
The practical details worth settling before you fly, rather than at the airport.
Before you book: entry requirements for Canada depend on your nationality and change often. The IATA Travel Centre holds the passport and visa database airlines check at check-in.
| Flying from | Stops | Duration | Departs | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEA | Direct | 8h 15m | 15 Sep | €126 |
| Toronto (YTO) | Direct | 2h 10m | 5 Oct | €146 |
| Winnipeg (YWG) | 1 stop | 21h 56m | 21 Sep | €148 |
| Calgary (YYC) | Direct | 8h 46m | 1 Nov | €151 |
| Vancouver (YVR) | 2 stops | 17h 55m | 16 Sep | €174 |
| Halifax (YHZ) | Direct | 4h 09m | 9 Sep | €246 |
| New York (NYC) | 1 stop | 5h 20m | 17 Oct | €250 |
| Kelowna (YLW) | 1 stop | 11h 10m | 7 Sep | €280 |
| San Diego (SAN) | 1 stop | 17h 30m | 4 Nov | €311 |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | 2 stops | 74h 24m | 7 Oct | €331 |
| Chicago (CHI) | 1 stop | 21h 25m | 16 Oct | €350 |
| DTT | 1 stop | 20h 45m | 18 Sep | €395 |
