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$126+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NYC
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to New York are usually found in September or October, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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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 July 27, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/279:05 am
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Mon 8/3110:40 am
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/26$195
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:00 am
YOW
-
EWR
1 stop3h 45m
Porter Airlines
Wed 8/2611:20 am
EWR
-
YOW
1 stop6h 34m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/22$200
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/185:55 pm
YOW
-
EWR
1 stop4h 05m
Porter Airlines
Tue 8/251:30 pm
EWR
-
YOW
1 stop6h 34m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/25$209
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/249:05 am
YOW
-
EWR
Nonstop1h 35m
Porter Airlines
Mon 8/3110:40 am
EWR
-
YOW
Nonstop1h 45m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/25$212
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/261:00 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop6h 55m
Porter Airlines
Fri 10/306:35 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 08m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/22$265
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:45 am
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop5h 37m
Air Canada
Mon 8/317:55 am
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop5h 22m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/26$275
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Sat 10/109:55 am
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop5h 46m
Air Canada
Sun 10/1810:00 am
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/26$277
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/212:15 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop3h 26m
Air Canada
Mon 10/512:55 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop3h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/27$278
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3112:15 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop3h 32m
Air Canada
Wed 9/93:30 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/25$281
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:15 pm
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop3h 32m
Air Canada
Sat 8/295:35 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/25$282
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/56:00 am
YOW
-
LGA
1 stop3h 47m
Air Canada
Mon 9/76:30 am
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop4h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/23$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/278:00 am
YOW
-
LGA
2 stops11h 25m
Porter Airlines
Mon 8/315:55 pm
LGA
-
YOW
1 stop6h 30m
Porter Airlines
Deal found 7/22$286

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$195
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$126
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 8/19

5:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Newark

Mon 8/24

12:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$264

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 8/27

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Mon 8/31

1:30 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$275

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 8/13

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Thu 8/20

8:55 am-12:54 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$275

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 8/12

8:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Newark

Thu 8/20

8:55 am-12:54 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$293

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 8/5

8:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Newark

Wed 8/12

12:25 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$304
Quickest round-trip

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Sun 9/13

6:05 am-7:37 am

Nonstop1h 32m

Newark

Sun 9/20

8:47 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$306

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Wed 9/9

8:30 am-6:45 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Newark

Wed 9/16

8:00 am-11:27 am

1 stop3h 27m

$306

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Tue 9/8

8:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Newark

Tue 9/15

6:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$306

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Thu 8/13

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Newark

Sat 8/15

2:35 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$308

OttawaNewark

YOW - EWR

YOWEWR

Ottawa

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Newark

Fri 9/11

6:25 am-1:20 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$309

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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 July.
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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $284). Flying from Ottawa to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 July 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to New York as you normally would.

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 July 27, 2026.

The most flights from YOW to NYC are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to New York flights typically cost between $252 and $399 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $195 on Porter Airlines (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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 67% 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 $675.

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 36m.

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 13m.

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.

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

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to New York is 74 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.

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 July 27, 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
448 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
448 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

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
11,392 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

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 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 Porter Airlines fly from Ottawa to New York in about 4h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 328 mi.

  • 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 62% 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 $127. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 John F Kennedy Intl or Ottawa - New York LaGuardia, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to New York (average of $284). Flying from Ottawa to New York in May is currently the most expensive (average of $350). 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$115Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$198Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air TransatCheapest$273Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%

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