Ottawa

$79+ Cheap flights from the United States to Ottawa (YOW)

LAX — YOW
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapest flights from USA to Ottawa

Tue 12/87:00 am -
1 stop29h 30m
Tue 12/156:10 am -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 11/10$79
Thu 12/35:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 12/63:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/9$210
Mon 12/75:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Mon 12/143:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/9$231
Fri 12/49:40 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Mon 12/73:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/6$232
Wed 12/29:40 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Sat 12/53:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/7$233
Wed 12/25:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 12/63:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/9$234
Mon 12/1412:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Thu 12/173:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/9$236
Thu 12/38:00 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Thu 12/103:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/5$237
Tue 12/18:00 am -
1 stop5h 13m
Sun 12/63:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 11/8$238
Fri 12/48:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 30m
Mon 12/147:00 am -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/9$267
Thu 12/101:35 pm -
Nonstop3h 10m
Sat 1/165:45 pm -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 11/10$273
Fri 12/48:15 pm -
Nonstop3h 30m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
Nonstop3h 45m
Deal found 11/10$295

Find flight deals from USA to Ottawa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$92
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$339

Good round-trip deal

$247 or less

Good one-way deal

$74 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Ottawa flight deals.
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From USA to Ottawa
One-way flight from USA to Ottawa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Ottawa.
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NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Fri 12/25

5:35 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$110

Fort LauderdaleOttawa

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YOW Ottawa

FLLYOW

Fort Lauderdale

Thu 12/10

11:35 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$113

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Thu 12/3

11:36 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$117

OrlandoOttawa

MCO Orlando - YOW Ottawa

MCOYOW

Orlando

Sat 12/19

11:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$118

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sun 12/6

12:50 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$127

Fort LauderdaleOttawa

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YOW Ottawa

FLLYOW

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 12/25

10:06 am-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

Fort LauderdaleOttawa

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YOW Ottawa

FLLYOW

Fort Lauderdale

Wed 12/23

8:54 am-7:27 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$131

Fort LauderdaleOttawa

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YOW Ottawa

FLLYOW

Fort Lauderdale

Tue 11/24

7:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sat 1/2

5:35 pm-7:18 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

Fort LauderdaleOttawa

FLL Fort Lauderdale - YOW Ottawa

FLLYOW

Fort Lauderdale

Fri 1/8

3:26 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Ottawa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ottawa from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Ottawa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Ottawa (average of $383). Flying from USA to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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 US to YOW?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to Ottawa is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

How often are flights from the United States to Ottawa delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between United States and Ottawa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 147 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Ottawa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Ottawa flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from USA to Ottawa is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Ottawa flights

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Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Porter Airlines

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Air Canada

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Mark Chesnut

Expert on WestJet

Mark Chesnut is a travel writer and public speaker with more than 30 years of experience. The 2019 winner of the NLGJA Excellence in Travel Writing Award, Mark is the author of the book “Prepare for Departure” and has covered air travel for multiple top consumer and trade media outlets.

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Miquel Ros

Expert on Air Transat

Originally from Barcelona, Miquel is an avid traveler fascinated by borders and airplanes, two topics that feature often in this work. Miquel writes regularly about travel and aviation for international media outlets such as CNN and AeroTime and runs Allplane.tv, a site and podcast focusing on innovation and sustainability in the aviation industry.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines from the United States 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.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from United States?

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from United States. Ottawa is conveniently located just 6.6 mi from Ottawa’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Ottawa?

    Airlines like Porter Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet fly from USA to Ottawa in about 1h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 328 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Porter Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $72. Users have also found prices from $80 and $99 on Air Canada and WestJet, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Ottawa?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Ottawa (average of $383). Flying from USA to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $527). 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 5 airlines flying from USA to Ottawa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$110Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$122Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$129Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air TransatCheapest$157Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
WestJetCheapest$173Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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