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July 9 - July 13

Cheapest

Best

YOW - Vancouver

$314

$257

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July 9 - July 24

Cheapest

YOW - Vancouver

$281

$257

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July 8 - July 13

Cheapest

Earliest

YOW - Vancouver

$309

$257

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July 9 - July 16

Cheapest

YOW - Vancouver

$304

$257

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July 8 - July 24

Cheapest

Earliest

YOW - Vancouver

$280

$257

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July 8 - July 20

Cheapest

Earliest

YOW - Vancouver

$287

$257

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July 8 - July 16

Cheapest

Earliest

YOW - Vancouver

$300

$257

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July 9 - July 20

Cheapest

YOW - Vancouver

$289

$257

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July 9 - July 21

Cheapest

YOW - Vancouver

$285

$257

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July 8 - July 21

Cheapest

Earliest

YOW - Vancouver

$285

$257

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Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

For cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver, fares typically range from $318–$542, with a median of $437. Right now, fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver? The most affordable months to fly are December, with a median fare of $245, followed by January at $271, and May at $287. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Vancouver takes about 13h 39m, including connections. This duration reflects that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting. Only 21% of recent fares were for direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver, meaning the majority of travelers will experience one or more stops.

The route from Ottawa to Vancouver covers a distance of 3552 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a medium-haul flight, which typically involves several hours in the air and often includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

Regular price: $251 - $437

Prices for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $251 to $437. The current lowest deal is $257 with WestJet, for travel from July 9 to July 13, 2026.

now $257

Low $251

High $437

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from YOW to YVR is December, with a median price of $245. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $577. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $245

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $577

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Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

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Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$304

$273

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$300

$283

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$298

$286

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$313

$287

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$309

$257

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

$280

$257

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$413 → $293

29%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

$411 → $293

29%

3 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 14

$410 → $295

28%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$409 → $311

24%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Vancouver are near the typical level of $437.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver, with a median price of $245.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically last 13h 39m

The median flight duration from Ottawa to Vancouver is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 21% of deals are direct. Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers a recent deal for $257

A recent deal on WestJet from Ottawa to Vancouver was found for $257.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to flights from Ottawa to Vancouver.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a good option for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$257

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre is an alternative arrival airport for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$602

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Cheapest

Abbotsford International is a practical alternative for mainland travelers, avoiding international border crossings.

📍 ~65 km from Vancouver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$247

Bellingham International (BLI)

Bellingham International can be a good option for US-bound destinations, often with cheaper fares.

📍 ~75 km from Vancouver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$453

Victoria International (YYJ)

Victoria International offers reliable regional service but requires a ferry or additional flight to reach the mainland.

📍 ~105 km from Vancouver (reachable by ferry + car)

💸 Flights from ~$288

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Seattle–Tacoma International is a major international hub for long-haul flights not served by YVR.

📍 ~200 km from Vancouver (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$385

Nanaimo (YCD)

Nanaimo is an alternative island access point with reliable regional service, requiring ferry transport from the mainland.

📍 ~105 km from Vancouver (reachable by ferry + car)

💸 Flights from ~$381

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From YOW

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Aug 20

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,172

$643

Save $529

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Aug 20

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,182

$651

Save $531

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Jul 15

Vancouver, Canada

90% AI deal score

$996

$643

Save $353

From YOW

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Jul 07

Vancouver, Canada

87% AI deal score

$994

$688

Save $306

From YOW

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Oct 20

Vancouver, Canada

78% AI deal score

$822

$671

Save $151

From YOW

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Aug 21

Vancouver, Canada

78% AI deal score

$867

$696

Save $171

From YOW

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Aug 21

Vancouver, Canada

77% AI deal score

$833

$676

Save $157

From YOW

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Aug 27

Vancouver, Canada

77% AI deal score

$882

$707

Save $175

From YOW

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Aug 27

Vancouver, Canada

76% AI deal score

$863

$713

Save $150

From YOW

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Aug 27

Vancouver, Canada

76% AI deal score

$870

$714

Save $156

From YOW

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Oct 02

Vancouver, Canada

75% AI deal score

$753

$671

Save $82

From YOW

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Oct 13

Vancouver, Canada

75% AI deal score

$790

$703

Save $87

From YOW

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Sep 10

Vancouver, Canada

74% AI deal score

$757

$694

Save $63

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$694

From YOW

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Jul 23

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$694

From YOW

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Jul 07

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$694

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Jul 23

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jul 03

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jul 03

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

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Jul 07

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jul 07

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jun 30

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Jun 30

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$706

From YOW

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Oct 20

Vancouver, Canada

72% AI deal score

$797

$792

Save $5

From YOW

Elite

Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

From YOW

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

From YOW

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$713

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

From YOW

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

From YOW

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

From YOW

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Jul 08

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

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Jul 06

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$714

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Oct 02

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$792

From YOW

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Oct 20

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$800

From YOW

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Oct 02

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$800

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Oct 02

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$800

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Oct 20

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$800

From YOW

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Oct 20

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$800

From YOW

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Jul 14

Vancouver, Canada

71% AI deal score

$1,007

$952

Save $55

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price for a ticket is around $345. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights purchased 0-6 days out averaging $722. For bookings made 28-59 days in advance, the average price is $486, while those booked 60+ days out average $444.

A flight from Ottawa to Vancouver is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $318. This threshold is based on historical data across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route over the same period was $437, with 75% of prices being $542 or less. Therefore, securing a ticket at $318 or less represents a significant saving.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver are December, January, and May. In December, the median price was $245, while in January it was $271. May also presented a median price of $287. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $437 for this route, based on data over the trailing 270 days.

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Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights typically last 13h 39m

Connecting flights are dominant

WestJet offers a recent deal for $257

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

Best Elite deals to Vancouver

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