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Summary info about Ottawa flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $79 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $193 |
Fastest flight time | 3h 08m |
Operated By | 3 airlines |
Cheapest flights to Ottawa airports
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CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Ottawa
Los Angeles (LAX) to Ottawa (YOW)
Typically, flights to Ottawa from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Ottawa, which has an average price of $413
| CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO OTTAWA FROM LOS ANGELES | January | 23% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Ottawa costs on average just $320 in January |
| MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO OTTAWA FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 29% more expensive | It costs about $534 for flights to Ottawa from Los Angeles in December |
| MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO OTTAWA FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 394% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Ottawa from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
When is the best time to fly to Ottawa?
It will take you from a few to several hours to get to Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International Airport, Ottawa, Canada from major airports such as Chicago O'Hare and Milwaukee's Milwaukee Mitchell, and several hours from cities like Washington DC, Atlanta, and Houston. From Newark Airport on the east coast, you can get to Ottawa in about four hours. From the west coast, it will take you an entire day and a couple of layovers in places such as Toronto or Vancouver.
You can fly nonstop from New York City's John F Kennedy Airport, Milwaukee's Milwaukee Mitchell, or Nashville through Linear Air Taxi to Ottawa. If you're willing to make one stop, you'll find several Ottawa flight deals, including travel from Newark (EWR), which takes about four hours and makes a stop in Montreal, and Chicago O’Hare (ORD), with flights that last about four hours and makes a stop in Toronto. There are numerous Ottawa flight deals with two-stop layovers, such as flights from Denver (DEN), which takes from seven to 16 hours with layovers in Chicago and Toronto, Memphis (MEM), with about an eight-hour flight that stops in Toronto and Chicago, and Seattle (SEA), which stops in Toronto and Chicago and has flight routes that last anywhere from nine hours to over 29 hours.
The best price found on momondo to Ottawa was $13/pp from Faisalābād, which is 100% cheaper than the average flight price to Ottawa. To find the cheapest price to Ottawa from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Ottawa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $234. The month of July is another great option to travel to Ottawa, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $278.
We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Ottawa 52 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Ottawa for $291. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from United States to Ottawa for as low as $193.
The cheapest day to depart from United States to Ottawa is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Ottawa on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $276. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Ottawa on Sunday is $444.
In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from United States to Ottawa when you can find flight prices for as low as $280. Flying to Ottawa in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $370 on average. Flights to Ottawa from United States at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.
Hikers looking for a more family-friendly day in the great outdoors would be best suited to plan their flight to Ottawa for May, July, and August, when they can visit Lansdowne Park and enjoy all that the park has to offer.
Typically, the best ski conditions are found in January, when the temperatures are lower and there is a chance of fresh snow. Popular places to ski in the Ottawa area include Blue Mountain. Many momondo users planning trips to multiple ski mountains or resorts in the Ottawa area will check out Horseshoe Valley as well.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Ottawa is possible. If you are planning a flight to Ottawa, consider booking flights to Mont Tremblant Intl Airport (82 mi from Ottawa city center), Kingston Airport (93 mi from Ottawa city center) or Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (94 mi from Ottawa city center).
The cheapest airport near Ottawa is typically Ottawa Airport with an average price of $1,070/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Can I fly to Ottawa from United States right now?
Most visitors from United States need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Ottawa.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from United States must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Ottawa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from United States are not required to quarantine after entering Ottawa.
Can I fly back to United States from Ottawa?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Ottawa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to United States.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Ottawa are not required to quarantine after entering United States.
Ottawa flight deals found on momondo
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Find the cheapest one-way flights to Ottawa
If you're looking for one-way flights from United States to Ottawa, view some of our deals below provided by Air Canada and Porter Airlines
Which airlines fly to Ottawa?
Here you can see a selection of the most popular and cheapest airlines for flights to Ottawa
Which airlines fly to Ottawa?
Air Canada, American Airlines, Porter Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines that fly from United States to Ottawa on a routine basis, according to our data. You should be able to find flights to Ottawa with these airlines and other airlines flying from United States.
United Airlines Flights to Ottawa
There are 14 United Airlines flights to Ottawa in a normal week. The most common departure point is Newark and the best United Airlines ticket price seen on momondo is $215 (last 72 hours, from Los Angeles, to Ottawa). United Airlines has a score of 7.4 from 736 user reviews on momondo.
Airports near Ottawa
Below you will find all the airports in Ottawa along with the distance from the city center
How do you get to the city center from the Ottawa airport?
You can get to Downtown Ottawa from the airport on the bus. Look for bus 97 with OC Transpo, the public bus system. Be sure to purchase a bus ticket on Level 1 before you go outside to meet the bus. The bus will pick you up outside of the arrival area and the ride will take you about 25 minutes. There are also taxis available outside the Arrivals Terminal.
Popular routes to Ottawa
Most frequently searched flights to Ottawa along with the cheapest price and shortest flight duration
Visa requirements for visiting Ottawa
You are allowed entrance into Canada from the United States with a passport or a NEXUS card. The NEXUS card is issued by US Customs and Border Protection. Note that this is only permissible for travel to Canada from the United States.
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Find trains to OttawaBest things to do and see in Ottawa
While you're visiting Ottawa, Canada, check out the changing of the guards at the WWI Memorial near the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. If you're visiting during the winter season, you might want to go ice skating at the Rideau Canal, the worlds' largest outdoor ice-skating rink. Ottawa is the capital of Canada, therefore, it has many historical and cultural attractions for you to tour. Stop by Parliament Hill, home of the government, the National Gallery of Canada's Art Museum, and the Canadian Museum of History to learn more about the country. When weather permits, you can also spend time relaxing or swimming at the beach on Petrie Island. If you're looking to buy souvenirs or do some shopping, there is the Rideau Centre Shopping Mall and the Spark Street Shopping Mall close to Parliament Hill.
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