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$253+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Minneapolis (MSP)

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 8/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — MSP
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Minneapolis

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Minneapolis
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Minneapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 26, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/116:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop20h 10m
WestJet
Tue 9/152:55 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops13h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 7/24$375
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Fri 9/186:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop20h 10m
WestJet
Thu 9/242:55 pm
MSP
-
YOW
1 stop20h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 7/24$412
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/256:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop20h 10m
WestJet
Sun 9/273:05 pm
MSP
-
YOW
1 stop13h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 7/25$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/276:00 am
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop9h 05m
WestJet
Sun 8/303:50 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops12h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 7/24$439
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/258:45 am
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/273:50 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$448
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 8/194:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop22h 50m
WestJet
Mon 8/242:55 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops13h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 7/23$454
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 8/244:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop22h 50m
WestJet
Thu 9/102:55 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops13h 40m
WestJet
Deal found 7/23$462
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/296:15 pm
YOW
-
MSP
1 stop20h 10m
WestJet
Tue 9/13:50 pm
MSP
-
YOW
2 stops12h 45m
WestJet
Deal found 7/24$463

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Minneapolis

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Minneapolis (MSP). 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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$375
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$464
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Minneapolis 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 July 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Minneapolis that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Tue 10/20

3:10 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 10/25

12:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$467

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 9/11

2:55 pm-5:35 am

2 stops13h 40m

$472

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 8/27

4:15 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/3

3:05 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 35m

$487

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 9/3

2:45 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

3:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$491

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 9/3

6:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 9/9

3:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$507

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-5:39 pm

2 stops12h 39m

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$520

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 9/3

5:57 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-1:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$520

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Thu 9/3

6:00 am-4:12 pm

3 stops11h 12m

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 9/10

9:45 am-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$520
Cheapest one-way

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Mon 9/7

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$262

OttawaMinneapolis

YOW - MSP

YOWMSP

Ottawa

Sat 8/22

6:15 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$263

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Deals found on 7/24

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Minneapolis flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Minneapolis flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Minneapolis flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Minneapolis 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-Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Minneapolis from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Minneapolis may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Minneapolis (average of $318). Flying from Ottawa to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 Ottawa to Minneapolis?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Minneapolis flights typically cost between $415 and $502 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $375 on WestJet (Sep 11-Sep 15).

Reviews of airlines servicing Minneapolis

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis. Reviews last updated July 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Minneapolis have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,035 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,035 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,035 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,384 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,035 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

    Departing from Ottawa to Minneapolis will take you 6h 45m. There are 854 mi between Ottawa and Minneapolis. 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 Minneapolis round-trip?

    Currently priced at $263, Air Canada will fly you from Ottawa to Minneapolis and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $305. Users have found that Air Canada is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Minneapolis (average of $318). Flying from Ottawa to Minneapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 Ottawa to Minneapolis

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Minneapolis. 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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$263Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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