Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Across the trailing quarter, direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver constituted 14.7% of all available options. While direct routes are available, a significant portion of flights include layovers. For itineraries with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing non-stop journeys should be aware of this distribution when planning their trip.

How many hours is the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?

The typical direct flight from Ottawa to Vancouver has a duration of approximately 5 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 3552 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to about 8 hours and 29 minutes. This difference of over three hours highlights the time savings associated with direct routes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Historically, good prices on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver have been observed frequently. This route is classified as one with frequent deals, indicating that favorable pricing opportunities arise regularly. Travelers planning trips on this route can typically expect to find competitive offers across the trailing quarter.

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2026-10-19 – 2026-10-22
YOW - Abbotsford
89% AI deal score
CA$480
CA$214
Round trip
2026-10-02 – 2026-10-17
YOW - Abbotsford
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CA$419
CA$233
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2026-10-17 – 2026-10-20
YOW - Vancouver
91% AI deal score
CA$479
CA$242
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YOW - Vancouver
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CA$477
CA$244
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YOW - Vancouver
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YOW - Abbotsford
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YOW - Vancouver
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Ottawa to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver typically range from $349–$550, with a median fare of $448. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver are below the typical level, indicating a potentially favorable time to book.

For travelers seeking the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver, the most affordable months are December, with a median fare of $245, followed by January at $271, and May at $287. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Ottawa to Vancouver takes approximately 5h 20m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route are connecting flights, with a median of 2 stopovers when not flying direct. For those flying connecting itineraries, the median journey time extends to 11h 30m.

The distance between Ottawa and Vancouver is 3552 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

Regular price: CA$373 - CA$834

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Abbotsford is CAD 373 to CAD 834. The current lowest deal is CAD 213 with WestJet for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now CA$213

Low CA$373

High CA$834

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from YOW to YVR is April, with a median price of $245. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $576. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$245

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$576

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$436

CA$272

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$515

CA$290

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$445

CA$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Abbotsford

Ottawa (YOW) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$232

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$445

CA$283

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$426

CA$254

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

CA$480 → CA$214

55%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

CA$479 → CA$242

50%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$477 → CA$244

49%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

CA$479 → CA$250

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Vancouver are below the typical level, with a median price of $448.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $245, followed by January and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 20m

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver typically take 5h 20m, while connecting flights average 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver appear frequently, with many available in the last 30 days.

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 Vancouver.

📍 Located ~0 km from Ottawa (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$261

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a primary arrival airport for flights from Ottawa.

📍 ~11 km from Vancouver city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$260

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a practical mainland alternative, especially for domestic Canadian low-cost carriers.

📍 ~60 km from Vancouver (reachable by highway)

💸 Flights from ~CA$276

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

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From YOW

Elite

Dec 15

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,071

$595

Save $476

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 13

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,051

$595

Save $456

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 05

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,039

$595

Save $444

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 13

Vancouver, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,040

$595

Save $445

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 09

Vancouver, Canada

90% AI deal score

$1,037

$595

Save $442

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 15

Vancouver, Canada

90% AI deal score

$1,047

$595

Save $452

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Dec 02

Vancouver, Canada

90% AI deal score

$1,033

$595

Save $438

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 24

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$974

$595

Save $379

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 24

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$974

$595

Save $379

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Nov 19

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$979

$595

Save $384

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Oct 28

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$1,005

$595

Save $410

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Jan 08

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$914

$595

Save $319

Porter Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $345. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets purchased 0-6 days out averaging around $722. Even booking 7-13 days in advance shows a higher average price of $395, indicating that planning within the 14-27 day range often yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver is considered to be $349 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed over a 90-day period, meaning that 25% of all tickets were available at or below this price. The median price for this route has been $448, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $550. Therefore, securing a ticket at or below $349 indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, December has been the most affordable month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver, with a median price of $245. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $271. May has shown a median price of $287. These months typically offer prices significantly below the annual median of $448, making them attractive options for budget-conscious travelers.

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Ottawa to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

Regular price: CA$373 - CA$834

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

The regular price range for flights from Ottawa to Abbotsford is CAD 373 to CAD 834. The current lowest deal is CAD 213 with WestJet for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now CA$213

Low CA$373

High CA$834

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest month to fly from YOW to YVR is April, with a median price of $245. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $576. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from CA$245

March

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$576

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$436

CA$272

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$515

CA$290

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$445

CA$290

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Abbotsford

Ottawa (YOW) - Abbotsford (YXX)

WestJet

CA$419

CA$232

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$445

CA$283

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Vancouver

Ottawa (YOW) - Vancouver (YVR)

WestJet

CA$426

CA$254

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 22

CA$480 → CA$214

55%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

CA$479 → CA$242

50%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

CA$477 → CA$244

49%

4 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 24

CA$479 → CA$250

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Vancouver are below the typical level, with a median price of $448.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $245, followed by January and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 20m

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver typically take 5h 20m, while connecting flights average 11h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 14.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting routes typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver appear frequently, with many available in the last 30 days.

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 Vancouver.

📍 Located ~0 km from Ottawa (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~CA$261

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a primary arrival airport for flights from Ottawa.

📍 ~11 km from Vancouver city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$260

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Abbotsford International (YXX)

Abbotsford International is a practical mainland alternative, especially for domestic Canadian low-cost carriers.

Vancouver, Canada

89% AI deal score

$914

$595

Save $319

Porter Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

Best Elite deals to Vancouver

Dec 15

Dec 13

Dec 05

Dec 13

Dec 09

Dec 15

Dec 02

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 19

Oct 28

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

When should I buy Ottawa to Vancouver tickets?

How do I know if a Ottawa to Vancouver flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

How many hours is the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Related routes

More routes from Ottawa

Flights to Vancouver from other cities

Ottawa to Vancouver: Overview

Insights for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Vancouver

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Vancouver

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

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver

Ottawa - Vancouver route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in December for the lowest prices

Direct flights average 5h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Vancouver main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Vancouver used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Vancouver

Best Elite deals to Vancouver

Dec 15

Dec 13

Dec 05

Dec 13

Dec 09

Dec 15

Dec 02

Oct 24

Oct 24

Nov 19

Oct 28

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Vancouver

When should I buy Ottawa to Vancouver tickets?

How do I know if a Ottawa to Vancouver flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?