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$171+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — YOW
Feb 1 — Feb 81
Sun 2/1
Sun 2/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Ottawa

Best flights from Philadelphia to Ottawa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Philadelphia to Ottawa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated January 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 1/141:40 pmPHL - YOW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/74:15 pmYOW - PHL
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/30$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/206:00 amPHL - YOW
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/244:15 pmYOW - PHL
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 2/276:00 amPHL - YOW
2 stops18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/67:00 amYOW - PHL
1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 1/302:43 pmPHL - YOW
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/24:15 pmYOW - PHL
1 stop19h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sat 2/1410:59 pmPHL - YOW
2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/174:15 pmYOW - PHL
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/31$309

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 January 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$171
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$436
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Wed 1/14

1:40 pm-12:25 am

1 stop10h 45m

Ottawa

Sat 2/7

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

$246

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Ottawa

Sat 1/24

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

$280

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Fri 2/27

6:00 am-12:39 am

2 stops18h 39m

Ottawa

Fri 3/6

7:00 am-11:04 pm

1 stop16h 04m

$295

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Fri 1/30

2:43 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 42m

Ottawa

Mon 2/2

4:15 pm-11:19 am

1 stop19h 04m

$298

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

10:59 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Ottawa

Tue 2/17

4:15 pm-9:53 am

1 stop17h 38m

$309

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

10:59 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$171

PhiladelphiaOttawa

PHL - YOW

PHLYOW

Philadelphia

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$261

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Deals found on 12/30

Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Ottawa

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Ottawa in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Philadelphia-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-Ottawa flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Philadelphia-Ottawa 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 Philadelphia to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Ottawa (average of $91). Flying from Philadelphia to Ottawa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 January 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air Canada from Philadelphia to Ottawa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,573 reviews

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Shawna,Sep 2025

DCA - YYZ

Business class cabin was *freezing*. Landing was so hard it injured my back - no apology or explanation given
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,573 reviews
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,573 reviews

Food

6.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.3

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Shawna,Sep 2025

DCA - YYZ

Business class cabin was *freezing*. Landing was so hard it injured my back - no apology or explanation given

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Philadelphia to Ottawa is Air Canada. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $361 on this airline. Air Canada is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Ottawa (average of $91). Flying from Philadelphia to Ottawa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $133). 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 airline flying from Philadelphia to Ottawa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 January 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$361Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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