Are there direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

Historically, approximately 10.7% of flights from Windsor to Ottawa have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant majority of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should account for potential connections when planning their trip.

What's the flight time from Windsor to Ottawa?

The typical direct flight time from Windsor to Ottawa is 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 676 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time historically extends to 13 hours and 35 minutes. This significant difference highlights the impact of connections on overall journey duration. Travelers should consider whether a direct flight or a flight with one stop best suits their schedule.

Should I set a price alert for Windsor to Ottawa flights?

Based on historical trends, deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa are classified as frequent. This suggests that price fluctuations and opportunities for savings occur regularly. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to secure a more favorable fare. The frequency of deals indicates that patience and monitoring prices may lead to better outcomes.

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Windsor to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 10.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa, August stands out with a median fare of $141. April is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $160, followed by May at $170.

Fares for flights from Windsor to Ottawa typically range from $372–$672, with a median of $471. Right now, fares are near the typical level. Approximately 44% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa, including connections, takes about 12h 12m. This route covers a distance of 676 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$237 - CA$509

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

The regular price range for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is CAD237 to CAD509. The current lowest deal is CAD410 with Porter Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 3.

now CA$410

Low CA$237

High CA$509

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa is August, with a median price of $141. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1031. Prices are generally lower from February to August.

August

Cheapest

Flights from CA$141

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,031

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$853

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$855

CA$808

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$826

CA$810

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$796

CA$750

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$826

CA$810

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$586

CA$537

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 7

CA$1,327 → CA$472

64%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

CA$1,332 → CA$567

57%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

CA$1,331 → CA$567

57%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CA$1,331 → CA$567

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Windsor to Ottawa are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 12h 12m

The median flight duration from Windsor to Ottawa is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines has offered direct flights on the Windsor to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport is a good option for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$298

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

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 ground transit can be affected by Montreal city traffic.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~CA$605

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From YQG

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Ottawa, Canada

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From YQG

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From YQG

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Ottawa, Canada

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From YQG

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Ottawa, Canada

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From YQG

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From YQG

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Ottawa, Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Windsor to Ottawa has been 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $229. Prices tend to be higher outside this window, with tickets bought 0-6 days out averaging $302 and those purchased 14-27 days in advance averaging $524. For trips planned further ahead, 28-59 days out saw average prices of $772, while tickets bought 60+ days in advance were typically $487.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Windsor to Ottawa has been $372 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $471. Fares exceeding $672 were observed at the 75th percentile, indicating higher-priced options. Travelers aiming for more economical options should target prices at or below the $372 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Windsor to Ottawa have been August, April, and May. In August, the median price was $141, followed by April at $160, and May at $170. The annual median price for this route was $471, indicating that these months offered significantly lower fares. Travelers looking for more affordable options should consider these months for their journeys.

Windsor to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 10.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa, including connections, takes about 12h 12m. This route covers a distance of 676 km, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$237 - CA$509

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

The regular price range for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is CAD237 to CAD509. The current lowest deal is CAD410 with Porter Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 3.

now CA$410

Low CA$237

High CA$509

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

August

Cheapest

Flights from CA$141

July

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$1,031

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$853

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$855

CA$808

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$826

CA$810

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$796

CA$750

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$826

CA$810

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$586

CA$537

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 7

CA$1,327 → CA$472

64%

3 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 20

CA$1,332 → CA$567

57%

4 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 19

CA$1,331 → CA$567

57%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

CA$1,331 → CA$567

57%

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Windsor to Ottawa are near the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

Historically, August has been the cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa, with a median price of $141.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 12h 12m

The median flight duration from Windsor to Ottawa is 12 hours and 12 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines has offered direct flights on the Windsor to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport is a good option for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$298

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

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 ground transit can be affected by Montreal city traffic.

Ottawa, Canada

45% AI deal score

$723

$688

Save $35

Porter Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Cheap Flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Today’s best flight deals from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month

Typical flight time is 12h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Windsor 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

Aug 03

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

When should I buy Windsor to Ottawa tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Windsor to Ottawa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

Are there direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

What's the flight time from Windsor to Ottawa?

Should I set a price alert for Windsor to Ottawa flights?

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Flights to Ottawa from other cities

Windsor to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

August is historically the cheapest month

Typical flight time is 12h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Windsor 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

Aug 03

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Aug 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

When should I buy Windsor to Ottawa tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Windsor to Ottawa?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Windsor to Ottawa?