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$135+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to New York, NY (NYC)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/1511:00 am
YOW
-
EWR
1 stop5h 30m
Porter Airlines
Wed 4/228:45 am
EWR
-
YOW
1 stop6h 19m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$213
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/242:20 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Mon 5/253:55 pm
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$214
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/103:55 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 34m
Porter Airlines
Sun 4/1210:55 am
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$215
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/103:55 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 34m
Porter Airlines
Tue 4/143:45 pm
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/19$217
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/93:55 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 34m
Porter Airlines
Wed 4/153:45 pm
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$221
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 5/72:20 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sun 5/1010:40 am
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 4/83:55 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 34m
Porter Airlines
Tue 4/143:45 pm
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 40m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/22:20 pm
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Sat 5/93:55 pm
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$227
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/133:05 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop4h 20m
Porter Airlines
Mon 4/208:30 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 11m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$277
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/248:40 am
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop8h 15m
Porter Airlines
Mon 5/255:55 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 30m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 3/18$292
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/102:00 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop5h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 4/137:55 am
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop5h 26m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/18$297
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 5/712:15 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop3h 26m
Air Canada
Sun 5/106:45 am
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/18$302

Find flight deals from Ottawa to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (NYC). 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 March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$213
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$290 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to New York 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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 4/10

3:10 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Sun 4/12

8:04 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$241

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 4/11

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Newark

Thu 4/16

11:40 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$257

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 4/11

5:50 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Newark

Mon 4/13

8:22 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$257

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 5/14

6:05 am-7:49 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Sun 5/17

8:22 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$266

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 4/24

3:10 pm-4:54 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Mon 4/27

8:22 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$297

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 6/28

3:10 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

$299
Quickest round-trip

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 4/5

9:20 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

Newark

Sun 4/12

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$301

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 7/1

3:10 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Newark

Sat 7/4

8:24 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$312

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 4/11

6:10 am-7:54 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Newark

Sun 4/12

3:02 pm-4:38 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$320

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 4/23

5:50 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Newark

Sat 4/25

3:07 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$320

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to New York

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 New York in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New York 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 New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to New York. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to New York is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $112). Flying from Ottawa to New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Ottawa to New York in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to New York. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

The most flights from YOW to NYC are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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

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

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

Montreal (YUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Ottawa to New York on Cheapflights.

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

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

Montreal (YUL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $617.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to New York?

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

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 35m.

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

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

Flights via Montreal (YUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 14m.

How often are flights from Ottawa to New York delayed?

About 50% of weekly flights between Ottawa and New York have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 40 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Ottawa to New York flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andAir Canada from Ottawa to New York. 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
427 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
427 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
427 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,462 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
427 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,835 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
427 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to New York. 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 from for flights from Ottawa to New York?

    If you book a flight to New York from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 9 flights from Ottawa to New York per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to New York?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Porter Airlines, and Delta fly from Ottawa to New York in about 1h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 328 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $115. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Porter Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $198 and $212, respectively. Users have found that Air Canada is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Porter Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $128. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Ottawa to New York for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to New York?

    While some choose either Ottawa - New York LaGuardia or Ottawa - New York John F Kennedy Intl, Ottawa - Newark is the most popular route from Ottawa to New York.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to New York?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to New York 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 New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $112). Flying from Ottawa to New York in October is currently the most expensive (average of $200). 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 New York

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to New York. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$115Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$198Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air TransatCheapest$273Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%

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