Washington, D.C.

$167+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

YOW — WAS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

Mon 11/2312:15 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Mon 11/3011:20 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 10/26$317
Mon 11/2312:05 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/305:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/26$322
Sat 12/125:40 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Sun 1/106:00 am -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 10/25$325
Thu 11/192:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 53m
Mon 11/235:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/27$326
Sat 12/1210:05 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Sun 1/105:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/25$327
Fri 12/112:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 53m
Mon 12/145:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/26$328
Fri 11/275:45 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Sun 11/296:00 am -
1 stop5h 37m
Deal found 10/25$328
Fri 12/1110:50 am -
1 stop4h 34m
Fri 12/188:45 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 10/27$330
Thu 11/192:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 53m
Mon 11/235:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/26$332
Fri 11/2712:05 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sun 11/295:20 pm -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 10/25$340
Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop25h 22m
Thu 12/31:19 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 10/28$341
Fri 11/1312:15 pm -
1 stop5h 29m
Sun 11/1511:20 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 10/28$344

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$167
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Ottawa-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Ottawa-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Fri 12/4

12:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Tue 11/24

5:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 12/31

2:00 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Wed 12/9

5:40 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$195
Quickest round-trip

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Wed 12/2

10:30 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Wed 11/11

10:30 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sat 12/12

2:00 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sat 11/21

2:00 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Wed 12/2

2:00 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW Ottawa - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sun 12/13

9:45 am-11:48 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (average of $328). Flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 YOW to WAS?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Ottawa to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $419 and $597 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $317 on Porter Airlines (Nov 23-Nov 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Air Canada from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Ottawa, you will be flying from Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa. There are 2 flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    United Airlines and Air Canada can get you from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in just under 1h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 23h 33m. There are 452 mi between Ottawa and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $235, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. These flights start at 43% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider Avianca (94%), Republic Airways (90%) or Air Canada (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    While on average a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. is generally $522, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $234. When looking at the most popular route, (Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $301 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. 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 Ottawa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. (average of $328). Flying from Ottawa to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 Ottawa to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$235Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$295Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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