District of Columbia

$156+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to District of Columbia

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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$295
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$304 or less

Good one-way deal

$182 or less
From Ottawa to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia.
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/266:00 amYOW - DCA
1 stop4h 18mAir Canada
Sat 8/26:00 amDCA - YOW
1 stop4h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$295
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/269:35 amYOW - IAD
1 stop5h 31mPorter Airlines
Sun 6/2911:35 amIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 58mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/11$300
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/35:15 amYOW - IAD
1 stop4h 22mAir Canada
Sun 7/610:20 amIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$308
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/247:00 amYOW - IAD
1 stop3h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/274:10 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/232:45 pmYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/285:25 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$345
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 7/46:33 amYOW - DCA
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/88:30 amDCA - YOW
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$359
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/310:25 amYOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/612:55 pmDCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$375
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:00 amYOW - IAD
1 stop11h 50mWestJet
Mon 9/86:45 pmIAD - YOW
2 stops21h 34mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$486
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/195:55 amYOW - DCA
2 stops17h 01mWestJet
Mon 9/222:00 pmDCA - YOW
2 stops10h 22mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:55 amYOW - DCA
2 stops17h 04mDelta
Tue 7/811:00 amDCA - YOW
2 stops13h 22mDelta
Deal found 6/11$597

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$295

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Thu 6/26

9:35 am-3:06 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/29

11:35 am-4:33 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$300

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Thu 7/3

5:15 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

10:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$308

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Thu 7/24

7:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/27

4:10 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$327

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Thu 7/3

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/6

5:10 pm-6:52 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$336

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 7/3

6:33 am-5:01 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/6

12:55 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$337

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Fri 7/4

6:33 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

8:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$359

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-4:19 pm

2 stops21h 34m

$486

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Fri 9/19

5:55 am-10:56 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

2:00 pm-12:22 am

2 stops10h 22m

$580

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Fri 7/4

5:55 am-10:59 pm

2 stops17h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/8

11:00 am-12:22 am

2 stops13h 22m

$597

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Ottawa to District of Columbia have to say. 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Located just 6.6 mi from the city center, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to District of Columbia from Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia are Porter Airlines ($156), Air Canada ($167), and United Airlines ($192).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$197Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$277Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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