Are there direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa?

Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa are less common, historically making up about 10.7% of all available flights. For journeys that involve connecting flights, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most routes between these two cities will include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Windsor to Ottawa?

The typical direct flight from Windsor to Ottawa has a duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 676 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically take considerably longer, with a median duration of 13 hours and 35 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

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

Historically, deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to find lower fares. Given the historical frequency of price changes, an alert can help capture opportune moments for booking.

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October 5 - October 22

Cheapest

Best

YQG - Ottawa

CA$871

CA$405

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October 7 - October 14

YQG - Ottawa

CA$985

CA$408

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September 18 - September 27

YQG - Ottawa

CA$304

CA$409

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October 8 - October 14

YQG - Ottawa

CA$984

CA$410

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September 11 - September 14

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CA$329

CA$412

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September 11 - September 13

Earliest

YQG - Ottawa

CA$330

CA$416

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September 25 - September 27

YQG - Ottawa

CA$330

CA$418

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September 17 - September 21

YQG - Ottawa

CA$329

CA$422

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September 18 - October 1

YQG - Ottawa

CA$289

CA$425

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September 24 - October 1

YQG - Ottawa

CA$316

CA$425

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Windsor to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Most itineraries 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. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

When looking for cheap flights from Windsor to Ottawa, fares typically range from $372–$672, with a median price of $471. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 44% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating a moderate chance of finding a favorable deal.

The cheapest time to fly from Windsor to Ottawa is typically in August, with a median fare of $141. Other affordable months include April, where the median fare is $160, and May, with a median fare of $170. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from Windsor to Ottawa takes approximately 12h 12m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. The distance between Windsor and Ottawa is 676 km, classifying it as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Windsor to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$623 - CA$913

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is CAD 623 to CAD 913. The current lowest deal is CAD 404 with Porter Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 22.

now CA$404

Low CA$623

High CA$913

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

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Direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Windsor to Ottawa

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$495

CA$463

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$490

CA$461

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$484

CA$501

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$485

CA$501

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$471

CA$493

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

YQG - Ottawa

Windsor (YQG) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$485

CA$491

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

CA$1,340 → CA$497

63%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

CA$1,148 → CA$437

62%

1 night

Oct 22 - Oct 23

CA$1,131 → CA$433

62%

2 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 23

CA$1,120 → CA$433

61%

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, with 44% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 12h 12m

The median flight time from Windsor to Ottawa is 12 hours 12 minutes, covering 676 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Porter Airlines offers direct flights from Windsor to Ottawa, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Windsor to Ottawa are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Windsor main airports to depart from

Windsor International (YQG)

Cheapest

Windsor International Airport (YQG) is a good choice for flights from Windsor to Ottawa.

📍 ~7 km from city center

💸 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.

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

💸 Flights from ~$298

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Consider YUL for extensive global connectivity within Canada, avoiding customs and immigration delays for Canadian travelers.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$652

Ogdensburg International (OGS)

OGS is the closest US-based airport to Ottawa, popular for accessing US domestic flight pricing.

📍 ~65 km from Ottawa (requires crossing the Canada-US border)

💸 Flights from ~CA$850

Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU)

Cheapest

YHU is a secondary Montreal airport useful for regional or low-cost carriers without international border crossing.

📍 ~175 km from Ottawa

💸 Flights from ~CA$547

Plattsburgh International (PBG)

PBG specializes in low-cost flights to US leisure destinations, designed to accommodate Canadian travelers.

📍 ~180 km from Ottawa (significant drive time and requires crossing the Canada-US border)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,079

Syracuse Hancock International (SYR)

SYR is a larger US regional airport with more carrier options, a reliable alternative for US-bound travel.

📍 ~250 km from Ottawa (substantial driving distance and requires crossing the Canada-US border)

💸 Flights from ~CA$941

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44% AI deal score

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$644

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44% AI deal score

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$644

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Windsor to Ottawa is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $229. Booking 0-6 days out saw average prices around $302, while waiting until 28-59 days before departure resulted in a significantly higher average price of $772.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Windsor to Ottawa was considered to be $372 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $471. Prices historically reached up to $672 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Windsor to Ottawa include August, with a median price of $141, and April, with a median price of $160. May also offered competitive fares with a median of $170. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $471 for the route.

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