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$177+ Cheap flights from Windsor, ON to Ottawa (YQG - 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Windsor to Ottawa are usually found in April or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Windsor to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Windsor (YQG) 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 julio 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$318
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$177
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$382
From Windsor to Ottawa
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Windsor to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 29, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/118:50 amYQG - YOW
1 stop4h 09mPorter Airlines
jue. 9/116:00 pmYOW - YQG
1 stop2h 50mPorter Airlines
Deal found 7/28$318
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
vie. 10/1010:05 amYQG - YOW
1 stop3h 04mAir Canada
lun. 10/135:15 amYOW - YQG
1 stop4h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$386
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
sáb. 8/232:30 pmYQG - YOW
1 stop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/266:10 amYOW - YQG
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$504
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 7/287:45 pmYQG - YOW
2 stops33h 40mWestJet
mié. 8/66:10 amYOW - YQG
2 stops36h 45mWestJet
Deal found 7/28$2,246

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Ottawa

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WindsorOttawa

YQG - YOW

YQGYOW

Windsor

jue. 9/11

8:50 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Ottawa

jue. 9/11

6:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop2h 50m

$318

WindsorOttawa

YQG - YOW

YQGYOW

Windsor

vie. 10/10

10:05 am-1:09 pm

1 stop3h 04m

Ottawa

lun. 10/13

5:15 am-9:17 am

1 stop4h 02m

$386

WindsorOttawa

YQG - YOW

YQGYOW

Windsor

sáb. 8/23

2:30 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Ottawa

mar. 8/26

6:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$504

WindsorOttawa

YQG - YOW

YQGYOW

Windsor

sáb. 8/23

2:30 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$177

WindsorOttawa

YQG - YOW

YQGYOW

Windsor

mar. 8/5

7:45 pm-4:20 pm

3 stops20h 35m

$806

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Deals found on 7/28

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Windsor to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 YQG to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Windsor to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 29, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 30% on flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Toronto (YTZ) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $343.

What’s the fastest layover option from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 2h 10m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Toronto (YYZ) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

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 julio 29, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines, WestJet, and Air Canada from Windsor to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,972 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
317 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LIS - YYZ

Everything was on time and easy. Crew were nice on flights and helpful. International flight, so long and typically uncomfortable but not more than most. Food and drink service were below average but you get what you pay for. Overall, good experience

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa round-trip?

    Porter Airlines, at $318, was found to be the cheapest airline from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. Porter Airlines is 16% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Windsor 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 Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Windsor, Ontario to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Windsor to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Windsor 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 julio 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$228Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$356Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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