Can I fly direct from Ottawa to Toronto?

Yes, direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto are frequently available. Historically, approximately 75.8% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates a strong preference and availability for non-stop travel between these two cities.

How many hours is the flight from Ottawa to Toronto?

The typical direct flight from Ottawa to Toronto has a median duration of 1 hour and 9 minutes. This is based on a direct distance of 363 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 49 minutes. Travelers prioritizing speed should aim for direct routes to minimize travel time.

How often do Ottawa to Toronto flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Ottawa to Toronto route have been observed to drop frequently. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. The frequent classification indicates that price changes are common, potentially allowing for better deals over time.

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Ottawa to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Toronto

For cheap flights from Ottawa to Toronto, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $105. Other budget-friendly options include August, with a median fare of $123, and July, where the median fare is $124. These months offer the best opportunities for cost-effective travel on this route.

Fares for flights from Ottawa to Toronto typically range from $255–$471, with a median price of $311. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When flying from Ottawa to Toronto, almost all itineraries are non-stop, with direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto making up 75.8% of recent fares. For the remaining itineraries that do include connections, you can expect a typical journey to involve 1 stopover.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Toronto takes about 1h 9m, including any connections. This reflects the overall travel time you can expect for this route, whether you fly direct or with a stopover.

The flight between Ottawa and Toronto covers a distance of 363 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can anticipate a relatively quick journey between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Toronto

Regular price: CA$183 - CA$680

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Hamilton is between 183 CAD and 680 CAD. The current lowest deal is 159 CAD with Porter Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Oct 29.

now CA$159

Low CA$183

High CA$680

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

The cheapest month to fly from YOW to YTO is May, with a median price of $174. The most expensive month to fly is April, with a median price of $517. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$174

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$517

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto

Porter Airlines

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Toronto

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$250

CA$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$250

CA$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$274

CA$183

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$182

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$182

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$183

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CA$259 → CA$160

38%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

CA$258 → CA$160

38%

3 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 28

CA$259 → CA$160

38%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

CA$258 → CA$160

38%

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Ottawa - Toronto route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Toronto are near the typical level of $311.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($105), August ($123), and July ($124) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 9m

Direct flights to Toronto typically take 1h 9m, while connecting flights average 16h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

75.8% of recent flights from Ottawa to Toronto are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is a direct airline option for this route, with 2 recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals from Porter Airlines

A recent deal for $159 on Porter Airlines was found for October 26-29, 2026.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Toronto.

📍 Located in Ottawa, ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$174

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport is a major hub for flights to Toronto from Ottawa.

📍 ~20 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CA$172

Airports nearby Toronto used as alternative

John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHM)

Cheapest

This airport is a strong domestic alternative for its proximity and low-cost options.

📍 ~60 km from Toronto (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$157

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Toronto, Canada

75% AI deal score

$351

$220

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Toronto, Canada

75% AI deal score

$343

$220

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Toronto, Canada

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$343

$220

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Toronto, Canada

75% AI deal score

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Toronto, Canada

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Toronto, Canada

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Toronto, Canada

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From YOW

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75% AI deal score

$367

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Toronto

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Ottawa to Toronto is typically 60 or more days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $258. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $763. For those planning ahead, booking at least 28-59 days in advance can still yield a reasonable average price of $344, offering a better value than last-minute purchases.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Ottawa to Toronto is considered to be $255 or less. The median price for this route was $311. Prices can vary, with about 75% of tickets historically costing $471 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly option should target fares at or below the $255 mark.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Toronto, with a median price of $105. August and July also offered relatively low median prices, at $123 and $124 respectively. While July appeared among the cheapest months, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period, indicating significant price fluctuations. The annual median price for this route was $311, suggesting that these specific months offer considerable savings.

Ottawa to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Toronto

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Toronto

Regular price: CA$183 - CA$680

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Hamilton is between 183 CAD and 680 CAD. The current lowest deal is 159 CAD with Porter Airlines for travel from Oct 26-Oct 29.

now CA$159

Low CA$183

High CA$680

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

May

Cheapest

Flights from CA$174

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$517

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto

Porter Airlines

WestJet

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Toronto

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$250

CA$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$250

CA$182

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$274

CA$183

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$182

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$182

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Hamilton

Ottawa (YOW) - Hamilton (YHM)

Porter Airlines

CA$267

CA$183

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CA$259 → CA$160

38%

1 night

Oct 27 - Oct 28

CA$258 → CA$160

38%

3 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 28

CA$259 → CA$160

38%

1 night

Oct 29 - Oct 30

CA$258 → CA$160

38%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

Ottawa - Toronto route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Toronto are near the typical level of $311.

📅 Best time to fly

October offers the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($105), August ($123), and July ($124) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 9m

Direct flights to Toronto typically take 1h 9m, while connecting flights average 16h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant

75.8% of recent flights from Ottawa to Toronto are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is a direct airline option for this route, with 2 recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider deals from Porter Airlines

A recent deal for $159 on Porter Airlines was found for October 26-29, 2026.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Toronto.

📍 Located in Ottawa, ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$174

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Toronto Pearson International (YYZ)

Cheapest

Toronto Pearson International Airport is a major hub for flights to Toronto from Ottawa.

📍 ~20 km from Toronto city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~CA$172

Airports nearby Toronto used as alternative

John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHM)

Cheapest

This airport is a strong domestic alternative for its proximity and low-cost options.

Toronto, Canada

75% AI deal score

$367

$220

Save $147

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Toronto

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Toronto

Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Toronto

Ottawa to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Toronto

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Toronto

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

Direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Toronto

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

Ottawa - Toronto route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 9m

Direct flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Consider deals from Porter Airlines

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Toronto used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Toronto

Best Elite deals to Toronto

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Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 09

Nov 22

Nov 20

Nov 27

Dec 01

Nov 26

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Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Toronto

When should I buy Ottawa to Toronto tickets?

How much should a flight from Ottawa to Toronto cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Toronto?

Can I fly direct from Ottawa to Toronto?

How many hours is the flight from Ottawa to Toronto?

How often do Ottawa to Toronto flight prices drop?

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Ottawa to Toronto: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Toronto

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Toronto

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

Direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Toronto

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

Ottawa - Toronto route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

October offers the lowest median prices

Direct flights average 1h 9m

Direct flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Consider deals from Porter Airlines

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Toronto main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Toronto used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Toronto

Best Elite deals to Toronto

Dec 09

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 09

Nov 22

Nov 20

Nov 27

Dec 01

Nov 26

Oct 28

Oct 27

Oct 28

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Toronto

When should I buy Ottawa to Toronto tickets?

How much should a flight from Ottawa to Toronto cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Toronto?