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July 28 - August 11

Cheapest

YYC - Ottawa

$268

$208

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July 26 - July 28

Cheapest

YYC - Ottawa

$299

$208

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July 21 - July 22

Cheapest

YYC - Ottawa

$299

$208

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July 21 - July 28

Cheapest

YYC - Ottawa

$290

$208

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July 8 - July 22

Earliest

YYC - Ottawa

$275

$212

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July 8 - July 20

Earliest

YYC - Ottawa

$276

$212

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July 20 - July 23

YYC - Ottawa

$301

$213

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July 8 - July 12

Best

Earliest

YYC - Ottawa

$315

$213

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July 9 - July 12

YYC - Ottawa

$314

$213

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July 16 - July 20

YYC - Ottawa

$308

$214

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Insights for flights from Calgary to Ottawa

Fares for flights from Calgary to Ottawa typically range from $183–$470, with a median price of $238. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and 31% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Calgary to Ottawa.

A typical journey from Calgary to Ottawa takes about 8h 20m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that a meaningful share of itineraries include at least one stopover.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Ottawa? The most affordable month to fly is August, with a median fare of $140. Following closely, October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $176. November is another cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $200.

For direct flights from Calgary to Ottawa, 58.7% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one stopover. Travelers have a good chance of finding both direct and connecting options for this route.

The distance between Calgary and Ottawa is approximately 2879 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, meaning you can expect a flight that is longer than a short domestic hop but not a full intercontinental trip.

How much is a round trip from Calgary to Ottawa

Regular price: $224 - $528

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Calgary to Ottawa typically range from $224 to $528. The current lowest deal is $208 with WestJet, for travel from Jul 28-Aug 11.

now $208

Low $224

High $528

The cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Ottawa is August, with a median price of $140. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $415. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $140

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $415

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Direct flights from Calgary to Ottawa

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Calgary to Ottawa

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$371

$257

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$369

$257

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$315

$222

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$298

$217

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$275

$212

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Ottawa

Calgary (YYC) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

$276

$212

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 3 - Jul 4

$371 → $257

31%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$371 → $257

31%

3 nights

Jul 5 - Jul 8

$369 → $257

30%

2 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 16

$366 → $257

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Calgary to Ottawa

Calgary - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Calgary to Ottawa are below the typical level, with a median price of $238.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Ottawa, with a median price of $140.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 8h 20m long.

Flights from Calgary to Ottawa are typically 8h 20m long, covering a distance of 2879 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from WestJet.

WestJet offers direct flights from Calgary to Ottawa, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights.

WestJet is a prominent airline offering direct flights for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Calgary to Ottawa appear frequently, with over one deal per day.

Calgary main airports to depart from

Calgary International (YYC)

Cheapest

Calgary International is a good option for flights from Calgary to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~$208

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly into Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for convenient access to Ottawa and surrounding areas.

📍 ~0 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for a significantly larger flight network than Ottawa.

📍 ~165 km from destination city (reachable by car, bus, or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$208

Ogdensburg International (OGS)

This is the closest US airport to Ottawa, offering US domestic fares that can be lower.

📍 ~70 km from destination city (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$437

Plattsburgh International (PBG)

This airport is a popular low-cost alternative for US domestic flights with affordable parking.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$484

Burlington International (BTV)

A full-service US airport with more carrier variety and reliable connections to major US hubs.

📍 ~220 km from destination city (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$516

Massena International (MSS)

This airport offers very close proximity to the Canadian border and the Ottawa region.

📍 ~100 km from destination city (requires international border crossing)

💸 Flights from ~$423

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ottawa

70% AI deal score

$643

From YYC

Elite

Jul 23

Ottawa, Canada

69% AI deal score

$737

From YYC

Elite

Jul 12

Ottawa, Canada

69% AI deal score

$737

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Calgary to Ottawa is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $242. Booking within 0-6 days of departure tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $375. For those planning further ahead, tickets purchased 60+ days out averaged $276.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Calgary to Ottawa is considered to be $183 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $238. Prices can vary, with 75% of tickets historically costing $470 or less. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day window.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Calgary to Ottawa are August, October, and November. August typically offers the lowest median price at $140. October follows with a median price of $176, and November has a median price of $200. The annual median price for this route is $238, indicating that these months offer notable savings.

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