How long is the flight from Iowa to Ottawa?

Departing from Iowa to Ottawa will take you 12h 28m. The distance between Iowa and Ottawa is about 937 mi.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to YOW?

When flying from Iowa to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from Iowa?

If you book a flight to Ottawa from Iowa, 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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Ottawa?

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Sat 2/77:50 amDSM - YOW

1 stop12h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/1411:10 amYOW - DSM

1 stop11h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$348

Mon 2/23:35 pmDSM - YOW

1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/65:11 pmYOW - DSM

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$348

Mon 2/211:26 amOMA - YOW

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Thu 2/55:11 pmYOW - OMA

1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/24

$348

Wed 2/48:00 amOMA - YOW

2 stops12h 56mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/85:11 pmYOW - OMA

1 stop5h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$358

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Mon 2/92:08 pmDSM - YOW

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$109

Sun 2/83:35 pmDSM - YOW

1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$147

Sat 2/73:35 pmDSM - YOW

1 stop4h 43mAir Canada

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$182

Sun 2/84:30 pmDSM - YOW

3 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$190

Tue 12/3011:21 amOMA - YOW

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

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$400

Tue 12/305:04 amOMA - YOW

3 stops12h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/25

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$348

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8:00 am-9:56 pm

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$358

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4:30 pm-11:58 pm

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$190

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OMA - YOW

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11:21 am-5:18 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$400

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from Iowa?
If you book a flight to Ottawa from Iowa, 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.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Ottawa?
Departing from Iowa to Ottawa will take you 12h 28m. The distance between Iowa and Ottawa is about 937 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Ottawa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Ottawa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Ottawa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Ottawa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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.

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