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$99+ 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
Nov 30 — Dec 71
Sun 11/30
Sun 12/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 31, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/253:55 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mPorter Airlines
Fri 11/2810:55 amEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/196:50 amYOW - EWR
1 stop3h 20mPorter Airlines
Fri 11/216:10 pmEWR - YOW
1 stop4h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/31$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/1612:10 pmYOW - EWR
1 stop4h 20mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/2010:55 amEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/31$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/183:35 pmYOW - EWR
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Mon 11/243:45 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/163:55 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mPorter Airlines
Fri 11/213:45 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/31$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/259:25 amYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/275:15 pmEWR - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/1911:40 amYOW - EWR
1 stop3h 20mPorter Airlines
Wed 11/195:15 pmEWR - YOW
1 stop3h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/31$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 11/183:55 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mPorter Airlines
Sat 11/2210:55 amEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Tue 11/1812:10 pmYOW - EWR
1 stop4h 20mPorter Airlines
Thu 11/206:10 pmEWR - YOW
1 stop4h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/31$245
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:35 pmYOW - EWR
1 stop4h 10mPorter Airlines
Sun 11/1610:55 amEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$246
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/124:35 pmYOW - EWR
1 stop4h 35mPorter Airlines
Sat 11/153:45 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$247
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:00 pmYOW - LGA
1 stop6h 25mPorter Airlines
Wed 12/105:55 pmLGA - YOW
1 stop6h 46mPorter Airlines
Deal found 10/30$256

Cheap 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 October 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$236
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$302

Good round-trip deal

$322 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 October 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New York that are best for you.

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Ottawa

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New York

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 11/20

8:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Newark

Fri 11/21

6:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$250

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 11/23

3:55 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Wed 11/26

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$250

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 11/20

3:55 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Sun 11/23

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$250

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Tue 11/25

8:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Newark

Tue 11/25

5:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$250

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 11/27

9:25 am-10:55 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Sun 11/30

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$251

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 11/21

2:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Newark

Sat 11/22

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$254

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Fri 11/21

2:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Newark

Sun 11/23

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$254

OttawaNew York

YOW - LGA

YOWLGA

Ottawa

Thu 12/4

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/10

5:55 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 46m

$256

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sat 11/22

12:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Newark

Mon 11/24

6:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$258

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 11/27

4:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Newark

Sun 11/30

10:55 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$260

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-New York flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.
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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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to New York is 75 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $132). Flying from Ottawa to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 October 31, 2025.

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 67% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to New York?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to New York. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to New York flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

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 October 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and Air 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
384 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,383 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
384 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2025

YYZ - OPO

Very disappointing, booked with Porter airlines and changed to Air Transit last minute. Old plane, cramped seating, even the aisle was the narrowest I’ve ever seen. Very uncomfortable flight. Full meal at 130 am and only a small piece of banana bread in the morning… should be opposite.

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 5 flights from Ottawa to New York per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Porter Airlines, Air Transat, and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to New York in about 1h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 28m. 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 Porter Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New York, with prices starting at $203. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $232 and $298, respectively. Users have found that Porter Airlines is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $132). Flying from Ottawa to New York in February is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 New York

Discover the top 3 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 October 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$203Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$232Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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