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$141+ Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edmonton (YOW - YEG)

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 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — YEG
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edmonton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edmonton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/152:00 pm
YOW
-
YEG
1 stop7h 52m
Porter Airlines
Fri 9/257:00 am
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops10h 47m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 8/3$239
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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.
Tue 9/156:55 am
YOW
-
YEG
2 stops10h 30m
WestJet
Fri 9/251:05 pm
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops9h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 8/3$246
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 9/174:00 pm
YOW
-
YEG
2 stops9h 09m
Porter Airlines
Thu 9/247:05 am
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops10h 55m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 8/2$247
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:00 pm
YOW
-
YEG
1 stop7h 57m
Porter Airlines
Mon 10/127:00 am
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops10h 47m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/31$248
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2312:25 pm
YOW
-
YEG
1 stop21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/237:05 am
YEG
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$249
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/31:20 pm
YOW
-
YEG
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Mon 9/76:25 am
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops9h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 8/2$251
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:20 pm
YOW
-
YEG
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Wed 9/91:05 pm
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops9h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 7/30$252
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2812:25 pm
YOW
-
YEG
1 stop13h 15m
WestJet
Fri 9/46:25 am
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops10h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 7/30$253
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sat 9/51:20 pm
YOW
-
YEG
1 stop7h 10m
WestJet
Sun 9/136:40 am
YEG
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 50m
WestJet
Deal found 8/2$254
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:20 pm
YOW
-
YEG
2 stops12h 20m
WestJet
Thu 9/241:05 pm
YEG
-
YOW
2 stops9h 15m
WestJet
Deal found 7/30$255
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/236:15 pm
YOW
-
YEG
Nonstop4h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/257:15 am
YEG
-
YOW
Nonstop3h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2$256

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Edmonton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG). 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 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$141
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376
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One-way flight from Ottawa to Edmonton
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edmonton 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 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Edmonton that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Fri 8/28

12:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Edmonton

Mon 8/31

6:25 am-5:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$268

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Fri 9/4

1:20 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Edmonton

Mon 9/7

6:40 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$280

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Mon 8/31

7:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Edmonton

Mon 9/7

9:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$301

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

4:00 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Edmonton

Wed 9/16

7:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$332

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Fri 10/16

4:00 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Edmonton

Tue 10/20

7:05 am-8:00 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$362

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Thu 8/20

1:50 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Edmonton

Sat 9/5

7:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$382

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Tue 11/17

5:40 am-4:20 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Edmonton

Tue 12/29

6:45 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$396
Quickest round-trip

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Sun 8/30

8:45 am-11:05 am

Nonstop4h 20m

Edmonton

Thu 9/3

11:50 pm-8:05 am

1 stop6h 15m

$404

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Thu 8/27

1:50 pm-11:09 pm

2 stops11h 19m

Edmonton

Tue 9/1

11:50 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$407

OttawaEdmonton

YOW - YEG

YOWYEG

Ottawa

Fri 8/28

2:00 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Edmonton

Sat 8/29

11:50 am-5:40 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$414

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Deals found on 7/31

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to Edmonton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to Edmonton in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Edmonton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Edmonton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Edmonton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Edmonton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Edmonton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Edmonton from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?

Booking 60 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Edmonton. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (average of $171). Flying from Ottawa to Edmonton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 YEG?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Edmonton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

When flying from Ottawa to Edmonton, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Edmonton flights typically cost between $272 and $504 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $247 on Porter Airlines (Sep 17-Sep 24).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edmonton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edmonton. 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 Edmonton. Reviews last updated August 4, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andWestJet from Ottawa to Edmonton. 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Transat
7.8
Good
569 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,426 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,424 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    Booking a flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) is your only option if you wish to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Ottawa to Edmonton, all of which are around 4h 20m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton.

  • How popular is this Ottawa to Edmonton flight route?

    Flights from Ottawa to Edmonton have been viewed 28 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    Departing from Ottawa to Edmonton will take you 9h 09m. Ottawa and Edmonton are separated by a distance of 1769 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Air Transat is currently your cheapest option to Edmonton, with prices starting at $91. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by WestJet and Porter Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $167 and $190, respectively. Users have found that Air Transat is 68% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Edmonton are WestJet ($100), Porter Airlines ($139), and Air Transat ($191).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    Before booking your flight to Edmonton from Ottawa, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (81%), WestJet (80%), Porter Airlines( 70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edmonton?

    While on average a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is generally $310, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (Ottawa - Edmonton), you can expect to pay $157 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edmonton (average of $171). Flying from Ottawa to Edmonton in December is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Edmonton

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Edmonton. 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air TransatCheapest$91Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
WestJetCheapest$167Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$190Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$227Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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