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$94+ Cheap flights from Calgary to Ottawa (YYC - YOW)

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YYC — YOW
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Calgary to Ottawa are usually found in January or November, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Calgary to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$174
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$242

Good round-trip deal

$228 or less

Good one-way deal

$121 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Calgary to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
mié. 7/912:50 amYYC - YOW
Nonstop3h 55mWestJet
jue. 7/177:15 pmYOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 28mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$179
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/811:55 pmYYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 03mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/155:15 pmYOW - YYC
1 stop6h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$200
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/911:55 pmYYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 03mPorter Airlines
jue. 7/108:40 amYOW - YYC
2 stops14h 39mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/12$202
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/156:00 amYYC - YOW
1 stop7h 05mAir Canada
mar. 7/156:30 pmYOW - YYC
1 stop6h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$288
This Air Transat 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 Air Transat is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/1111:55 pmYYC - YOW
Nonstop4h 03mAir Transat
dom. 7/206:50 pmYOW - YYC
Nonstop4h 30mAir Transat
Deal found 6/10$374

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Calgary to Ottawa 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Calgary to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Calgary

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Ottawa

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Price

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

vie. 7/18

7:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Ottawa

mié. 7/23

12:20 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops11h 21m

$174

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

mar. 7/8

11:55 pm-5:58 am

Nonstop4h 03m

Ottawa

mar. 7/15

5:15 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$200

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

mié. 7/9

11:55 pm-5:58 am

Nonstop4h 03m

Ottawa

jue. 7/10

8:40 am-9:19 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$202

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

mar. 7/15

6:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Ottawa

mar. 7/15

6:30 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$288

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

lun. 8/18

7:00 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

Ottawa

dom. 9/7

1:50 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$301

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

jue. 7/31

8:15 pm-5:25 am

1 stop7h 10m

$94

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

sáb. 7/5

7:00 am-1:03 pm

Nonstop4h 03m

$101

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

dom. 8/3

1:05 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

$140

CalgaryOttawa

YYC - YOW

YYCYOW

Calgary

vie. 7/11

2:00 pm-12:21 am

2 stops8h 21m

$158

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Deals found on 6/12

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Calgary to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Calgary to Ottawa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Calgary to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 YYC to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Calgary to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Calgary to Ottawa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Calgary to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Calgary to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Calgary to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 Calgary to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Calgary to Ottawa. 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 junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from YYC to YOW are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Calgary to Ottawa, such as Porter Airlines, Air Transat and WestJet. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 Calgary to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Ottawa is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ottawa from Calgary. Booking flights from Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa (YOW) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to Ottawa from 3 different airlines. 3h 55m is how long a flight from Calgary to Ottawa will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Calgary to Ottawa flight route?

    Flights from Calgary to Ottawa have been viewed 27 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, WestJet ($174), Porter Airlines ($202), and Air Canada ($288) offers the cheapest pricing from Calgary to Ottawa. You may be able to fly from Calgary to Ottawa for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for WestJet. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $101 and $140 on Porter Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Calgary to Ottawa?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Calgary to Ottawa on time: Porter Airlines (98%), Air Transat (98%), Air Canada (92%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Calgary to Ottawa?

    The cheapest flight price from Calgary to Ottawa is $105. On average you can expect to pay $210. The most popular route, (Calgary - Ottawa), can usually be booked for $200.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Calgary to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Calgary to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Calgary to Ottawa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Calgary to Ottawa. 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$94Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$103Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$113Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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