Are direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, though they will extend your journey. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Ottawa to Reykjavik flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week flights or traveling during the off-season often yield lower fares compared to weekend or holiday travel. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Ottawa to Reykjavik flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Also, consider the cost of transportation to and from the airport at both your origin and destination. These additional expenses can add up and impact your overall travel budget.

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Ottawa to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Right now, only about 2% of recent fares from Ottawa to Reykjavik are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $629–$805, with a median price of $686. Currently, prices are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik. New deals for this route appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik, October stands out with a median fare of $539. Following October, January offers a median fare of $649, and June presents a median of $656. These months typically offer more budget-friendly options compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Reykjavik takes about 16h 55m, including connections. This is because most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers being 1. There are currently no direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik available.

The distance between Ottawa and Reykjavik is approximately 3868 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning you can expect a journey that is longer than short regional trips but shorter than very long intercontinental travel.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Regular price: CA$783 - CA$1,771

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik is between 783 CAD and 1771 CAD. The current lowest deal is 811 CAD with Air Canada for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now CA$811

Low CA$783

High CA$1,771

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Flights from YOW to REK are cheapest in October, with a median price of $539. The most expensive month to fly is March, with a median price of $900. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$539

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$900

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

WestJet

Air Canada

Air Transat

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

CA$1,015

CA$808

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,003

CA$1,511

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$861

CA$1,398

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$864

CA$1,403

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$859

CA$1,403

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$859

CA$1,410

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

CA$1,003 → CA$808

19%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

CA$988 → CA$860

13%

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

CA$743 → CA$822

11%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

CA$734 → CA$846

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Ottawa - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Ottawa to Reykjavik are below the typical level, with a median price of $686.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik, with a median price of $539.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 55m.

The median flight duration from Ottawa to Reykjavik is 16 hours and 55 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers frequent deals.

Air Canada frequently offers deals on flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik, with a recent deal at $811.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik appear frequently, offering good opportunities for savings.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to flights to Reykjavik.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$757

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$747

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, serving as a primary gateway for Northern Iceland.

📍 ~385 km from Reykjavik (approximately a 5-hour drive in good weather)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,260

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Jan 21

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$4,754

$2,317

Save $2,437

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From YOW

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Jan 13

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$4,623

$2,319

Save $2,304

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Business Class

From YOW

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Jan 30

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$4,706

$2,357

Save $2,349

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Jan 23

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$4,668

$2,397

Save $2,271

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Jan 30

Reykjavik, Iceland

92% AI deal score

$4,703

$2,397

Save $2,306

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Jan 01

Reykjavik, Iceland

90% AI deal score

$4,407

$2,619

Save $1,788

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Oct 29

Reykjavik, Iceland

89% AI deal score

$3,109

$1,942

Save $1,167

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Dec 11

Reykjavik, Iceland

81% AI deal score

$3,383

$2,389

Save $994

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Nov 18

Reykjavik, Iceland

80% AI deal score

$2,979

$2,309

Save $670

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Feb 04

Reykjavik, Iceland

80% AI deal score

$3,115

$2,317

Save $798

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Feb 04

Reykjavik, Iceland

80% AI deal score

$3,102

$2,319

Save $783

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Feb 04

Reykjavik, Iceland

80% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,320

Save $787

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so it's often beneficial to monitor fares over time. Avoiding peak travel seasons may also lead to better deals.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options or alternative routes. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Ottawa to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Regular price: CA$783 - CA$1,771

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik is between 783 CAD and 1771 CAD. The current lowest deal is 811 CAD with Air Canada for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now CA$811

Low CA$783

High CA$1,771

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$539

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$900

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

WestJet

Air Canada

Air Transat

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada

CA$1,015

CA$808

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,003

CA$1,511

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$861

CA$1,398

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$864

CA$1,403

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$859

CA$1,403

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Reykjavik

Ottawa (YOW) - Reykjavik (KEF)

Air Canada, Air Transat

CA$859

CA$1,410

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

CA$1,003 → CA$808

19%

2 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 29

CA$988 → CA$860

13%

5 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 23

CA$743 → CA$822

11%

5 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 17

CA$734 → CA$846

15%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Ottawa - Reykjavik route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Ottawa to Reykjavik are below the typical level, with a median price of $686.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik, with a median price of $539.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 16h 55m.

The median flight duration from Ottawa to Reykjavik is 16 hours and 55 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 1 stopover historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers frequent deals.

Air Canada frequently offers deals on flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik, with a recent deal at $811.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik appear frequently, offering good opportunities for savings.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to flights to Reykjavik.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$757

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Keflavík International (KEF)

Cheapest

Keflavík International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik.

📍 ~41 km from Reykjavik (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$747

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Akureyri (AEY)

Cheapest

Akureyri Airport is the largest regional airport in Iceland, serving as a primary gateway for Northern Iceland.

Reykjavik, Iceland

80% AI deal score

$3,107

$2,320

Save $787

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Ottawa to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Ottawa - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Canada offers frequent deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

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Oct 29

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?

Are direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Ottawa to Reykjavik flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Ottawa to Reykjavik flights?

Related routes

More routes from Ottawa

Flights to Reykjavik from other cities

Ottawa to Reykjavik: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Reykjavik

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Direct flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Reykjavik

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Reykjavik

Ottawa - Reykjavik route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights typically take 16h 55m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Air Canada offers frequent deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Reykjavik main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Reykjavik used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Reykjavik

Best Elite deals to Reykjavik

Jan 21

Jan 13

Jan 30

Jan 23

Jan 30

Jan 01

Oct 29

Dec 11

Nov 18

Feb 04

Feb 04

Feb 04

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Reykjavik

How can I find cheap flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?

When should I book flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Ottawa to Reykjavik?