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$120+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$120
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$187 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/84:10 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/151:15 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 41mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/10$197
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/211:00 amYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mAir Transat
Wed 7/91:15 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 41mAir Transat
Deal found 6/11$229
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:05 amYOW - EWR
1 stop3h 43mAir Canada
Thu 7/1710:25 amEWR - YOW
1 stop3h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$230
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:10 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/81:15 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$234
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Tue 9/2311:20 amYOW - LGA
1 stop5h 10mPorter Airlines
Sat 9/276:15 amLGA - YOW
1 stop4h 06mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/12$238
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.
Wed 9/106:00 amYOW - LGA
1 stop3h 32mAir Canada
Sun 9/147:05 amLGA - YOW
1 stop3h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$241
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.
Wed 9/105:15 amYOW - JFK
1 stop4h 32mAir Canada
Sun 9/146:55 amJFK - YOW
1 stop4h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$254
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/252:20 pmYOW - LGA
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/17:05 amLGA - YOW
1 stop3h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$278
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:05 amYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:15 amEWR - YOW
1 stop3h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$354
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:55 amYOW - JFK
2 stops15h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/210:45 amJFK - YOW
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$372
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/263:50 pmYOW - SWF
1 stop27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/308:01 pmSWF - YOW
1 stop21h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$391
This WestJet 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/235:55 amYOW - LGA
1 stop6h 02mWestJet
Tue 6/2410:29 amLGA - YOW
2 stops13h 53mWestJet
Deal found 6/10$473

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 June 12, 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

Tue 7/8

4:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Tue 7/15

1:15 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$197

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 7/2

11:00 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Wed 7/9

1:15 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$229

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 7/10

11:05 am-2:48 pm

1 stop3h 43m

Newark

Thu 7/17

10:25 am-1:44 pm

1 stop3h 19m

$230

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 7/2

4:10 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Newark

Tue 7/8

1:15 pm-2:56 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$234

OttawaNew York

YOW - LGA

YOWLGA

Ottawa

Tue 9/23

11:20 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 06m

$238

OttawaNew York

YOW - LGA

YOWLGA

Ottawa

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop3h 32m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/14

7:05 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 20m

$241

OttawaNew York

YOW - JFK

YOWJFK

Ottawa

Wed 9/10

5:15 am-9:47 am

1 stop4h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 09m

$254

OttawaNew York

YOW - LGA

YOWLGA

Ottawa

Fri 7/25

2:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/1

7:05 am-10:24 am

1 stop3h 19m

$278

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 7/3

6:05 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 29m

Newark

Sun 7/6

6:15 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 43m

$354

OttawaNew York

YOW - JFK

YOWJFK

Ottawa

Sat 7/26

5:55 am-9:47 pm

2 stops15h 52m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

10:45 am-12:22 am

1 stop13h 37m

$372

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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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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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to New York is 35 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 $236). Flying from Ottawa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 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 68% 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 June 8, 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. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from YOW to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to New York, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and Air Transat. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
Air Transat
7.8
Good
396 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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!!!

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

  • 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 $197. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Transat and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $229 and $230, respectively. Users have found that Porter Airlines is 27% 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 $120. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Transat and Air Canada, 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 $236). Flying from Ottawa to New York in July is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$214Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$215Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$349Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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