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$143+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Ottawa (YOW)

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 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — YOW
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 5/246:00 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop4h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:25 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/14$356
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/55:45 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/2110:41 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Thu 4/236:25 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/55:45 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/163:55 pm
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$383
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/96:05 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/78:03 pm
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops21h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop10h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$418
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/1011:03 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/157:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops31h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$420
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 5/34:10 pm
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 06m
Air Canada
Thu 5/79:05 am
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop6h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/17$421
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/96:05 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/163:55 pm
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$423
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/59:30 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop3h 46m
Air Canada
Fri 4/174:15 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/16$426

Find flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 March 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$356
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$143
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$349
From Columbus to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($194 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

Ottawa

Mon 5/25

6:25 am-1:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$356
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Mon 3/30

5:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Ottawa

Thu 4/2

10:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$366

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Tue 4/21

2:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Ottawa

Thu 4/23

7:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$366

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-10:03 am

1 stop4h 03m

Ottawa

Thu 5/7

12:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$455

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 4/5

6:10 am-1:16 pm

2 stops7h 06m

Ottawa

Thu 4/9

3:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$455

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sun 5/3

4:10 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Ottawa

Thu 5/7

11:15 am-3:22 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$473

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Tue 4/7

9:01 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Ottawa

Wed 4/15

10:44 am-3:27 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$497
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Thu 5/14

5:36 am-5:07 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$143
Quickest one-way

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 4/29

10:39 am-5:07 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$152

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Thu 5/14

6:05 pm-8:04 pm

3 stops25h 59m

$266

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Deals found on 3/13

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa (average of $149). Flying from Columbus to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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.

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 March 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from Columbus to Ottawa. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,813 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,435 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from Columbus?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from Columbus, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 0 flights from Columbus to Ottawa per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Ottawa?

    For as low as $356, United Airlines can have you in Ottawa from Columbus in 4h 03m. The distance from Columbus to Ottawa is about 519 mi.

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

    Flying on Air Canada is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at $154. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $177 round trip. You may be able to fly from Columbus to Ottawa for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Ottawa (average of $149). Flying from Columbus to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $571). 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 2 airlines flying from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$154Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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