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. This indicates that a significant portion of available flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should consider this percentage when planning their journey.

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 that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 46 minutes. The air distance between these two cities is approximately 2850 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do Edmonton to Ottawa flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Edmonton to Ottawa route show frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities to secure lower fares. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for those looking to find a more economical flight. The price fluctuations are observed across a 30-day window.

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Edmonton to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa

Most itineraries from Edmonton to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 26.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, a typical journey includes 2 stopovers.

For those looking for cheap flights from Edmonton to Ottawa, fares typically range from $257–$574, with a median of $406. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa? The most affordable month to fly is typically October, with a median fare of $143. Following closely are August, with a median of $147, and September, where the median fare is $164.

A typical journey from Edmonton to Ottawa, including connections, takes about 10h 25m. For direct flights from Edmonton to Ottawa, the median flight time is 3h 50m. The overall median journey time for all itineraries is 3h 50m.

The distance between Edmonton and Ottawa is 2850 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable fares.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$275 - CA$640

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is CAD275-CAD640. The current lowest deal is CAD173 with WestJet for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now CA$173

Low CA$275

High CA$640

The cheapest time to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from YEA to YOW 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

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$543

CA$251

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$543

CA$285

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$535

CA$226

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$535

CA$283

One-way

Sun, Oct 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$366

CA$192

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YEG - Ottawa

Edmonton (YEG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$327

CA$182

One-way

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

7 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 22

CA$487 → CA$178

64%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

CA$535 → CA$228

57%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

CA$498 → CA$194

61%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

CA$510 → CA$225

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa

Edmonton - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Edmonton to Ottawa are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices.

Historically, October, August, and September offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 50m.

Direct flights typically take 3h 50m, while connecting flights average 10h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Connecting flights make up 73.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers direct flights.

WestJet is one airline that offers direct flights from Edmonton to Ottawa.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa appear frequently, often within 30 days.

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$194

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$190

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~150 km from Ottawa (ground transit time can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$294

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ottawa

$1,189

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Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 09

Ottawa, Canada

88% AI deal score

$2,500

$1,228

Save $1,272

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Oct 09

Ottawa, Canada

88% AI deal score

$2,543

$1,233

Save $1,310

Air Canada

Business Class

From YEG

Elite

Nov 11

Ottawa, Canada

87% AI deal score

$2,221

$1,185

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Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is 60+ days before departure, with an average price of $206. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the travel date. For instance, flights booked within 0-6 days of departure typically average $675. Booking 14-27 days out also offers a relatively good price point at an average of $282, compared to the higher average of $342 for bookings made 28-59 days prior.

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 over the same period was $406. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $574 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $257 mark.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton to Ottawa, with a median price of $143. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $147. September, while listed among the cheapest, had a slightly higher median of $164. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $406 for this route.

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Edmonton to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa

Most itineraries from Edmonton to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 26.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, a typical journey includes 2 stopovers.

How much is a round trip from Edmonton to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$275 - CA$640

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edmonton to Ottawa is CAD275-CAD640. The current lowest deal is CAD173 with WestJet for travel from Oct 15-Oct 22.

now CA$173

Low CA$275

High CA$640

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