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October 15 - October 19

Cheapest

Best

YQG - Ottawa

$823

$298

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September 23 - September 27

YQG - Ottawa

$239

$301

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October 15 - October 21

Best

YQG - Ottawa

$804

$305

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September 25 - September 27

YQG - Ottawa

$240

$306

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October 5 - October 14

YQG - Ottawa

$758

$306

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September 10 - October 1

YQG - Ottawa

$207

$306

Round trip

July 23 - July 26

Earliest

YQG - Ottawa

$288

$308

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October 2 - October 5

YQG - Ottawa

$785

$316

Round trip

September 10 - October 5

YQG - Ottawa

$207

$316

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September 8 - September 14

YQG - Ottawa

$229

$316

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Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 13.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa are less common, and travelers should anticipate layovers.

Right now, fares from Windsor to Ottawa typically range from $386–$719, with a median of $507. Current fares are below the typical level, and 55% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities for savings.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of $141. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $160, and May, where the median fare is $170. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa takes approximately 12h 12m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival. The route covers a distance of 676 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: $176 - $366

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

The regular price range for this route is between $176 and $366. The current lowest deal is $301 with Porter Airlines, for travel from Sep 23 to Sep 27.

now $301

Low $176

High $366

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa is August, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1031. Prices are generally lower from February to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $141

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,031

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Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

$309

$322

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

$308

$322

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

$306

$322

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Air Canada

$476

$326

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

$308

$333

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

$299

$331

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 21

$824 → $316

62%

1 night

Oct 15 - Oct 16

$819 → $316

61%

3 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 14

$818 → $316

61%

6 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 21

$804 → $316

61%

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Windsor to Ottawa are below the typical level, with a median of $507.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in August for the best prices.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 12h 12m.

The median flight duration from Windsor to Ottawa is 12 hours 12 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 13.3% of deals are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines has provided direct flights on this route, with one deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa appear frequently, about 0.63 deals per day.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport (YQG) is a good choice for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~7 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$298

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly into Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to Ottawa from Windsor.

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International for a significantly larger flight network than Ottawa.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car, bus, or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$499

Ogdensburg International (OGS)

Ogdensburg International offers US domestic fares which are often lower than transborder flights from Canada.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$687

Plattsburgh International (PBG)

Plattsburgh International is a popular low-cost alternative for US domestic flights with affordable parking.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$812

Burlington International (BTV)

Burlington International is a full-service US airport with more carrier variety than OGS or PBG.

📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$845

Massena International (MSS)

Massena International is very close to the Canadian border and the Ottawa region.

📍 ~80 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$719

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From YQG

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$644

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Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

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$651

$644

Save $7

From YQG

Elite

Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

$650

$644

Save $6

From YQG

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

$644

From YQG

Elite

Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

$645

$644

Save $1

From YQG

Elite

Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

$651

$644

Save $7

From YQG

Elite

Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

$649

$644

Save $5

From YQG

Elite

Aug 08

Ottawa, Canada

44% AI deal score

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$644

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $229. Prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $772. For those booking 0-6 days before travel, the average price was $302.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Windsor to Ottawa is considered to be $386 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $507. Fares at the higher end of the spectrum reached $719 or more.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Windsor to Ottawa are August, with a median price of $141, and April, with a median price of $160. May also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $170. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $507 for this route.

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