What percentage of Edmonton to Ottawa flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.9% of flights from Edmonton to Ottawa were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes on this corridor involve at least one stop.

How many hours is the flight from Edmonton to Ottawa?

The typical direct flight from Edmonton to Ottawa has a median duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 46 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 2850 kilometers.

How often do Edmonton to Ottawa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Edmonton to Ottawa route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for reduced fares. These patterns are observed across a 30-day window.

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Edmonton to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa

Most itineraries for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 26.9% of recent fares being non-stop options. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Edmonton to Ottawa are typically between $257–$574, with a median of $406. Current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa, October stands out with a median fare of $143. August is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $147, followed by September at $164.

A typical journey from Edmonton to Ottawa, including connections, takes about 3h 50m. For connecting flights specifically, the median travel time is 10h 25m. This route covers a distance of 2850 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$301 - CA$603

Prices for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is between CAD301 and CAD603. The current lowest deal is CAD204 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 19.

now CA$204

Low CA$301

High CA$603

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa is September, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $508. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$508

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Direct flights from Edmonton to Ottawa

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Edmonton to Ottawa

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$332

CA$221

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$436

CA$223

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$332

CA$220

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$331

CA$220

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$333

CA$220

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$333

CA$220

One-way

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

2 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 11

CA$516 → CA$265

49%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

CA$445 → CA$213

52%

5 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 16

CA$436 → CA$208

52%

3 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 21

CA$442 → CA$221

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa

Edmonton - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Edmonton to Ottawa are above the typical level, with a median of $406.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest at $186

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa, with a median price of $186.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m

The typical direct flight from Edmonton to Ottawa is 3h 50m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 26.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights

WestJet is one airline offering direct flights from Edmonton to Ottawa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Edmonton to Ottawa are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Edmonton main airports to depart from

Edmonton International (YEG)

Cheapest

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is a convenient option for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa.

📍 ~27 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$265

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly into Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for convenient access to Ottawa from Edmonton.

📍 Located directly in Ottawa (reachable by various transport options).

💸 Flights from ~CA$265

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Consider this major international hub for extensive global connectivity without customs and immigration delays.

📍 ~160 km from Ottawa (ground transit time can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$375

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ottawa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is 60+ days before departure, where the average price was around $206. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, averaging $675. Prices generally start to increase within 28-59 days of travel, with an average price of $342, compared to $282 for bookings made 14-27 days out. These trends are observed across a 90-day booking window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Edmonton to Ottawa is considered to be $257 or less. The median price for this route was $406. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $574 or less. These figures are based on a 90-day observation window.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa, with a median price of $143. August also offered competitive prices, with a median of $147. September followed with a median price of $164. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $406, based on observations over a 270-day period.

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Edmonton to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$301 - CA$603

Prices for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is between CAD301 and CAD603. The current lowest deal is CAD204 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 16-Oct 19.

now CA$204

Low CA$301

High CA$603

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa

September

Cheapest

Flights from CA$186

November

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$508

Jan

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec