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$168+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancún (CUN)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CUN
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Cancun are usually found in September or June, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Cancún

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancún (CUN). 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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$168
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$584 or less
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cancún
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Cancún. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 2, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/275:50 pmYOW - CUN
2 stops18h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/23:01 pmCUN - YOW
2 stops25h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$318
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/305:15 pmYOW - CUN
2 stops24h 38mWestJet
Tue 10/145:10 pmCUN - YOW
2 stops20h 46mWestJet
Deal found 7/31$322
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Tue 9/3010:00 amYOW - CUN
1 stop10h 40mAir Canada
Tue 10/1410:00 amCUN - YOW
1 stop9h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$377
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/225:50 pmYOW - CUN
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:55 pmCUN - YOW
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$394
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Sun 11/96:45 amYOW - CUN
1 stop10h 10mPorter Airlines
Sat 11/155:55 pmCUN - YOW
1 stop6h 46mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/31$406
This Air Transat deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Transat is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:00 amYOW - CUN
Nonstop4h 50mAir Transat
Thu 11/2711:55 amCUN - YOW
1 stop12h 46mAir Transat
Deal found 7/31$414

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Cancún 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 August 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Cancún that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

Cancún

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Sat 9/27

5:50 pm-11:10 am

2 stops18h 20m

Cancun

Thu 10/2

3:01 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$318

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Tue 9/30

5:15 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 38m

Cancun

Tue 10/14

5:10 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops20h 46m

$322

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Tue 9/30

10:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Cancun

Tue 10/14

10:00 am-8:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$377

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Mon 1/19

5:45 pm-1:53 pm

2 stops20h 08m

Cancun

Mon 1/26

12:10 am-4:15 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$392

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Sun 11/9

6:45 am-4:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Cancun

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 46m

$406

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-10:50 am

Nonstop4h 50m

Cancun

Thu 11/27

11:55 am-12:41 am

1 stop12h 46m

$414

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Mon 9/15

7:29 pm-10:04 am

2 stops15h 35m

$168

OttawaCancún

YOW - CUN

YOWCUN

Ottawa

Fri 10/31

5:45 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops45h 17m

$232

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Cancún

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Ottawa to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CUN?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Cancún. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 2, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Cancún is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Cancún?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Cancún chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Cancún on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Cancún?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $426.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Cancún?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Cancún, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 49m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Cancún?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Cancún, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cancún

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cancún. 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 Cancún. Reviews last updated August 2, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, Air Transat, and United Airlines from Ottawa to Cancún have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Transat
7.7
Good
424 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,904 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,980 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,855 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
318 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Cancún flight route?

    Within the past month, 14 users have taken a look at flights from Ottawa to Cancun.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cancún, with prices starting at $318. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $322 and $377, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Cancún?

    On average you can expect to pay $591 for a flight from Ottawa to Cancún. The cheapest flight overall is $565 while the most popular route, (Ottawa - Cancun) is currently priced at $282.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Cancún 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 Ottawa to Cancún?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Cancún (average of $360). Flying from Ottawa to Cancún in March is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to Cancún

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Cancún. 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$349Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$389Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air TransatCheapest$419Average$607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Sunwing AirlinesCheapest$557Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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