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

Direct flights are often the most convenient, saving time and avoiding layovers. However, flights with connections can sometimes be more affordable. Evaluate whether the time saved on a direct flight is worth a potentially higher price for your travel plans.

Can flexible travel dates help on Windsor to Ottawa flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on off-peak days or during less popular seasons often results in lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by a day or two may reveal better deals.

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

Always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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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 8.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa takes about 1h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

Flights from Windsor to Ottawa are considered short-haul, covering a distance of 676 kilometers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa? The most affordable month to fly is typically July, with a median fare of $273. Other budget-friendly months include January, with a median fare of $459, and November, where the median fare is $467.

Fares for flights from Windsor to Ottawa typically range from $403–$645, with a median of $493. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 52% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, indicating a regular cadence for price drops.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$228 - CA$524

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

The regular price range for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is between 228 CAD and 524 CAD. The current lowest deal is 421 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 19.

now CA$421

Low CA$228

High CA$524

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa is July, with a median price of $273. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $537. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from CA$273

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$537

Jan

Feb

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,122

CA$921

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,604

CA$1,080

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Air Canada

CA$1,625

CA$799

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,013

CA$838

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,236

CA$872

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,139

CA$921

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

CA$2,139 → CA$669

69%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

CA$1,935 → CA$669

65%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

CA$1,562 → CA$588

62%

7 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 16

CA$1,797 → CA$836

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa, with a median price of $273.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m

The typical direct flight from Windsor to Ottawa takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines provides direct flight options for the Windsor to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport (YQG) is a convenient option for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~8 km from Windsor city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$443

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly into Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$421

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Consider YUL as a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and no border crossing.

📍 ~160 km from Ottawa (ground transit can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$729

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Jan 19

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43% AI deal score

$630

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Jan 25

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

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From YQG

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Feb 06

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

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From YQG

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Jan 05

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

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From YQG

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Jan 07

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

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Jan 05

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

Elite

Jan 25

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

Elite

Jan 12

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

Elite

Jan 29

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

Elite

Jan 29

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

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From YQG

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Jan 18

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

From YQG

Elite

Feb 03

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance can often lead to better prices, though last-minute deals sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. Weekday travel might also offer more competitive rates.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover different flight options or potentially lower fares. While it might add to travel time, the savings could be worthwhile. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience when considering alternative airports.

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 8.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa takes about 1h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.

Flights from Windsor to Ottawa are considered short-haul, covering a distance of 676 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$228 - CA$524

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

The regular price range for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is between 228 CAD and 524 CAD. The current lowest deal is 421 CAD with Porter Airlines, for travel from Nov 13-Nov 19.

now CA$421

Low CA$228

High CA$524

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

July

Cheapest

Flights from CA$273

February

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$537

Jan

Feb

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,122

CA$921

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,604

CA$1,080

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Air Canada

CA$1,625

CA$799

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,013

CA$838

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,236

CA$872

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$1,139

CA$921

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 15

CA$2,139 → CA$669

69%

3 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 16

CA$1,935 → CA$669

65%

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

CA$1,562 → CA$588

62%

7 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 16

CA$1,797 → CA$836

53%

Popular Airports to fly from Windsor to Ottawa

Windsor - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from Windsor to Ottawa, with a median price of $273.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m

The typical direct flight from Windsor to Ottawa takes 1 hour and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines provides direct flight options for the Windsor to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport (YQG) is a convenient option for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~8 km from Windsor city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~CA$443

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Fly into Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International for direct access to Ottawa and surrounding areas.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$421

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Consider YUL as a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and no border crossing.

📍 ~160 km from Ottawa (ground transit can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$729

Ottawa, Canada

43% AI deal score

$630

Air Transat

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 below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Jan 19

Jan 25

Feb 06

Jan 05

Jan 07

Jan 05

Jan 25

Jan 12

Jan 29

Jan 29

Jan 18

Feb 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How can I find cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

When should I book flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

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

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

Can flexible travel dates help on Windsor to Ottawa flights?

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

Related routes

More routes from Windsor

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 below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 1h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

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

Jan 19

Jan 25

Feb 06

Jan 05

Jan 07

Jan 05

Jan 25

Jan 12

Jan 29

Jan 29

Jan 18

Feb 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How can I find cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

When should I book flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

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