How many flights from Halifax to Ottawa are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 30.9% of flights from Halifax to Ottawa were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stops was 2. This means that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

The direct flight from Halifax to Ottawa typically takes 3 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of 954 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to 10 hours and 19 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options for their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Halifax to Ottawa come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Halifax to Ottawa come up regularly. This route is classified as having consistent availability for deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices without extended waiting periods. This consistent pattern has been observed across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-13 – 2026-11-17
YHZ - Ottawa
45% AI deal score
CA$281
CA$335
Round trip
2026-11-15 – 2026-11-16
YHZ - Ottawa
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CA$269
CA$345
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YHZ - Ottawa
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CA$241
CA$384
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CA$387
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2026-12-06 – 2026-12-08
YHZ - Ottawa
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2026-12-03 – 2026-12-07
YHZ - Ottawa
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CA$441
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Halifax to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Fares for flights from Halifax to Ottawa typically range from $345–$605, with a median of $416. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Halifax to Ottawa, the cheapest time to fly is often in January, with a median fare of $256. December also offers lower prices, with a median of $289, followed by October at $395.

A typical journey from Halifax to Ottawa takes about 3h 48m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the total travel time. For connecting itineraries specifically, the median journey time is 14h 45m.

The route from Halifax to Ottawa covers a distance of 954 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey between these two cities. While 30.9% of recent fares were for direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa, most itineraries connect at least once, typically involving 2 stopovers for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Halifax to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$229 - CA$595

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

The regular price range for this route is between 229 CAD and 595 CAD. The current lowest deal is 332 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 4.

now CA$332

Low CA$229

High CA$595

The cheapest time to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Halifax to Ottawa is January, with a median price of $256. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $831. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$256

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$831

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Halifax to Ottawa

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$281

CA$334

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$283

CA$346

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$269

CA$344

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$200

CA$409

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$203

CA$409

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$197

CA$409

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

CA$655 → CA$530

19%

3 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 20

CA$648 → CA$529

18%

3 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 27

CA$649 → CA$530

18%

3 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 31

CA$655 → CA$537

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Halifax - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Halifax to Ottawa are above the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Halifax to Ottawa, with a median price of $256.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 48m.

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa typically take 3h 48m, while connecting flights average 14h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa, with 30.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines has recent deals.

Porter Airlines has recent deals for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, with a deal price of $332.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Halifax to Ottawa appear regularly, making it easy to find good prices.

Halifax main airports to depart from

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Halifax to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$439

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$465

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for extensive global connectivity without border issues, though transit times can vary.

📍 ~150 km from Ottawa (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$332

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From YHZ

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Dec 24

Ottawa, Canada

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$912

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From YHZ

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Nov 13

Ottawa, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,793

$907

Save $886

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Dec 23

Ottawa, Canada

79% AI deal score

$1,946

$944

Save $1,002

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Nov 26

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,615

$862

Save $753

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Nov 23

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,632

$863

Save $769

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Nov 26

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,651

$867

Save $784

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Business Class

From YHZ

Elite

Nov 23

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,639

$868

Save $771

Air Canada

Business Class

From YHZ

Elite

Nov 23

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,622

$868

Save $754

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From YHZ

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Dec 24

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,796

$912

Save $884

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Dec 24

Ottawa, Canada

78% AI deal score

$1,795

$912

Save $883

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Business Class

From YHZ

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Nov 26

Ottawa, Canada

77% AI deal score

$1,558

$867

Save $691

Air Canada

Business Class

From YHZ

Elite

Nov 26

Ottawa, Canada

77% AI deal score

$1,558

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Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, booking flights from Halifax to Ottawa 60+ days in advance typically yields the cheapest prices, with an average fare of $403. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to departure. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out average around $880, while those booked 14-27 days in advance average $473. Planning ahead by at least two months can result in substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Halifax to Ottawa is considered cheap at $345 or less. The median price for this route was $416. Fares can go up to $605 or more, representing the higher end of prices observed. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $345 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Halifax to Ottawa are January and December, with median prices of $256 and $289, respectively. October also offers relatively lower fares, with a median of $395. The annual median price for this route is $416, indicating that these months provide opportunities for savings compared to the yearly average.

Halifax to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Halifax to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Halifax to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$229 - CA$595

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

The regular price range for this route is between 229 CAD and 595 CAD. The current lowest deal is 332 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 4.

now CA$332

Low CA$229

High CA$595

The cheapest time to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

January

Cheapest

Flights from CA$256

August

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$831

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Halifax to Ottawa

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$281

CA$334

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$283

CA$346

One-way

Sun, Nov 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$269

CA$344

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$200

CA$409

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$203

CA$409

One-way

Sun, Nov 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YHZ - Ottawa

Halifax (YHZ) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$197

CA$409

One-way

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

2 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 27

CA$655 → CA$530

19%

3 nights

Dec 17 - Dec 20

CA$648 → CA$529

18%

3 nights

Dec 24 - Dec 27

CA$649 → CA$530

18%

3 nights

Dec 28 - Dec 31

CA$655 → CA$537

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Halifax - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Halifax to Ottawa are above the typical level of $416.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Halifax to Ottawa, with a median price of $256.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 48m.

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa typically take 3h 48m, while connecting flights average 14h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa, with 30.9% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines has recent deals.

Porter Airlines has recent deals for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, with a deal price of $332.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Deals for flights from Halifax to Ottawa appear regularly, making it easy to find good prices.

Halifax main airports to depart from

Halifax Stanfield International (YHZ)

Cheapest

Halifax Stanfield International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Halifax to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$439

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$465

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for extensive global connectivity without border issues, though transit times can vary.

Ottawa, Canada

77% AI deal score

$1,558

$867

Save $691

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Cheap Flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Today’s best flight deals from Halifax to Ottawa

Halifax to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Halifax to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Halifax to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Halifax to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Halifax - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 48m.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines has recent deals.

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Halifax main airports to depart from

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ottawa

Best Elite deals to Ottawa

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Nov 13

Dec 23

Nov 26

Nov 23

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Nov 23

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How early should I book Halifax to Ottawa flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Halifax to Ottawa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

How many flights from Halifax to Ottawa are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

How often do cheap flights from Halifax to Ottawa come up?

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Halifax to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Halifax to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Halifax to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Direct flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Halifax to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Halifax to Ottawa

Halifax - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 3h 48m.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines has recent deals.

Deals appear regularly on this route.

Halifax main airports to depart from

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Ottawa

Best Elite deals to Ottawa

Dec 24

Nov 13

Dec 23

Nov 26

Nov 23

Nov 26

Nov 23

Nov 23

Dec 24

Dec 24

Nov 26

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How early should I book Halifax to Ottawa flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Halifax to Ottawa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Halifax to Ottawa?