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$203+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — YOW
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 2/410:50 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop10h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 2/75:11 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$370
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 1/319:30 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop5h 53m
Air Canada
Mon 2/94:15 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/20$402
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/106:00 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops8h 07m
Air Canada
Tue 2/174:15 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop4h 41m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/20$452
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/410:31 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops8h 47m
Air Canada
Sat 2/79:15 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops9h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/21$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/3012:03 pm
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops12h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/14:15 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$474
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:20 am
CMH
-
YOW
2 stops13h 19m
Delta
Tue 2/175:40 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops11h 41m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$496
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/295:45 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop11h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/317:00 am
YOW
-
CMH
2 stops27h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$502
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 1/2810:55 am
CMH
-
YOW
1 stop6h 17m
United Airlines
Fri 1/305:11 pm
YOW
-
CMH
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$542

Find flight deals from Columbus to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$370
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$217
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$466
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($171 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 January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Columbus

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Tue 2/10

8:05 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Ottawa

Tue 2/17

7:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$370

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 2/4

10:50 am-9:18 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Ottawa

Sat 2/7

5:11 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$370

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Sat 1/31

9:30 am-3:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Ottawa

Mon 2/9

4:15 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$402

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-2:07 pm

2 stops8h 07m

Ottawa

Tue 2/17

4:15 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$452

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 2/4

10:31 am-7:18 pm

2 stops8h 47m

Ottawa

Sat 2/7

2:05 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$472

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Wed 1/28

5:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$203

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Fri 3/6

8:20 am-4:48 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$217

ColumbusOttawa

CMH - YOW

CMHYOW

Columbus

Fri 3/6

9:30 am-3:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$303

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/21

Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Ottawa

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 Columbus to Ottawa in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice 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 Columbus Airport-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Ottawa flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Ottawa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa (average of $147). Flying from Columbus Airport 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Ottawa?

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 21, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Columbus Airport to Ottawa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,188 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
10,644 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,188 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 Airport to Ottawa?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Air Canada fly from Columbus Airport to Ottawa in about 5h 08m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 519 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Ottawa is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $316 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Air Canada, starting at $325. United Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Airport to Ottawa?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Ottawa (average of $147). Flying from Columbus Airport 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$316Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$325Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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