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$183+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Ottawa (YOW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — YOW
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 9, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/152:15 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 30m
Air Canada
Sat 8/2911:15 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/178:19 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop13h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 7/216:25 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$477
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/12:15 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop6h 29m
Air Canada
Thu 8/139:05 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$480
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/252:12 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop7h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/111:15 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$481
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/32:15 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop6h 29m
Air Canada
Mon 8/177:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$484
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:00 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop4h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/37:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$486
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/299:00 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Tue 8/117:34 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$488
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/319:55 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 8/197:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$489
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/272:15 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop7h 55m
Air Canada
Mon 8/109:05 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$509
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/309:55 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop7h 15m
Air Canada
Thu 8/137:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/9$513

Find flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Ottawa (YOW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2026.

Round-trip from

$418
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$183
(Air Canada)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$554
From Columbus to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 35% potential increase in price ($324 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Ottawa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Fri 7/17

8:19 am-10:05 pm

1 stop13h 46m

Ottawa

Tue 7/21

6:25 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$477

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Mon 8/24

2:15 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Ottawa

Thu 8/27

9:05 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$521

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Ottawa

Tue 9/1

11:15 am-3:22 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$580
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sat 6/27

11:03 am-5:07 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Ottawa

Sat 7/4

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$588

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 7/29

5:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Ottawa

Mon 8/3

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops7h 59m

$601

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 7/8

8:00 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Ottawa

Wed 7/15

6:55 am-1:27 pm

2 stops6h 32m

$613

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 7/8

6:40 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Ottawa

Fri 7/17

6:55 am-6:06 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$614

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 7/5

8:04 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 31m

Ottawa

Tue 7/7

6:55 am-4:22 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$638

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Fri 8/21

7:59 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Ottawa

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-5:05 pm

3 stops11h 05m

$658

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Fri 9/11

6:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Ottawa

Mon 9/14

6:55 am-8:04 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$665

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa (average of $154). Flying from Columbus to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Ottawa?

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ottawa. Reviews last updated June 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from Columbus to Ottawa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,149 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,796 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from Columbus, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Ottawa per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Ottawa?

    For as low as $521, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Columbus in 6h 29m. The distance from Columbus to Ottawa is about 519 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Ottawa round-trip?

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at $154. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $177 round trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Ottawa for 73% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Ottawa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Ottawa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa (average of $154). Flying from Columbus to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,095). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus to Ottawa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$154Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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