Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 14.8% of flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa?

The typical direct flight from Vancouver to Ottawa has a median duration of 4 hours and 45 minutes. This covers a distance of approximately 3552 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 7 hours and 20 minutes, reflecting the additional travel time associated with a layover.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Vancouver to Ottawa have been observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one that often presents favorable pricing opportunities for travelers. Data from the trailing 30 days indicates a consistent availability of deals.

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2026-09-18 – 2026-09-20
YVR - Ottawa
91% AI deal score
CA$553
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Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Fares for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically range from $330–$545, with a median of $439. Right now, fares for cheap flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa, you will find that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $172. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $267, followed by March at a median of $295.

A typical journey from Vancouver to Ottawa takes about 4h 45m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 45m, while connecting flights typically take 8h 25m.

The distance between Vancouver and Ottawa is 3552 kilometers. This route is considered a medium-haul journey, meaning it is too far for a short flight but not long enough to be classified as a long-haul international route.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$427 - CA$900

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to Ottawa is CAD 427-900. The current lowest deal is CAD 282 with WestJet, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 20.

now CA$282

Low CA$427

High CA$900

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa is October, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $982. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$172

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$982

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$573

CA$419

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$427

CA$311

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$357

CA$314

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$388

CA$315

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$370

CA$315

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$532

CA$301

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CA$552 → CA$282

49%

5 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 19

CA$545 → CA$304

44%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

CA$552 → CA$318

42%

7 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 17

CA$532 → CA$301

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are below the typical level at $439.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $172

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa at $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically take 4 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 14.8% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$354

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Ottawa.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,632

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$354

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity, avoiding customs and immigration delays.

📍 ~165 km from Ottawa (reachable by car, though Montreal city traffic can affect transit time).

💸 Flights from ~CA$289

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From YVR

Elite

Sep 02

Ottawa, Canada

92% AI deal score

$2,603

$1,093

Save $1,510

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 01

Ottawa, Canada

92% AI deal score

$2,581

$1,096

Save $1,485

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 01

Ottawa, Canada

92% AI deal score

$2,600

$1,096

Save $1,504

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Aug 26

Ottawa, Canada

92% AI deal score

$2,674

$1,101

Save $1,573

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Aug 26

Ottawa, Canada

92% AI deal score

$2,680

$1,103

Save $1,577

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 17

Ottawa, Canada

90% AI deal score

$2,690

$1,336

Save $1,354

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Aug 27

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,977

$1,093

Save $1,884

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 04

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,823

$1,096

Save $1,727

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 01

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,822

$1,096

Save $1,726

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 05

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,780

$1,096

Save $1,684

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 04

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,780

$1,098

Save $1,682

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Sep 06

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,820

$1,101

Save $1,719

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the best time to book flights from Vancouver to Ottawa for the lowest prices is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this booking window, the average price observed was $281. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $661. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $399 when booking 28-59 days out, and $377 for bookings made 60+ days in advance.

A good deal for a flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is considered to be $330 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days, where prices at or below this amount represented the lower quartile of fares. The median price for this route during the same period was $439, while prices around $545 were observed at the 75th percentile.

Historically, October has offered the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, with a median price of $172. Other months that typically feature lower prices include April, with a median of $267, and March, with a median of $295. These prices are considerably lower than the annual median price of $439 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$427 - CA$900

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to Ottawa is CAD 427-900. The current lowest deal is CAD 282 with WestJet, for travel from Sep 18-Sep 20.

now CA$282

Low CA$427

High CA$900

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

October

Cheapest

Flights from CA$172

April

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$982

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Air Canada

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Fri, Aug 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$573

CA$419

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$427

CA$311

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$357

CA$314

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$388

CA$315

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$370

CA$315

One-way

Thu, Sep 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$532

CA$301

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CA$552 → CA$282

49%

5 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 19

CA$545 → CA$304

44%

3 nights

Sep 24 - Sep 27

CA$552 → CA$318

42%

7 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 17

CA$532 → CA$301

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are below the typical level at $439.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $172

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa at $172.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically take 4 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 14.8% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers direct flights

Air Canada is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$354

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Ottawa.

📍 ~1 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CA$1,632

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$354

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity, avoiding customs and immigration delays.

Ottawa, Canada

89% AI deal score

$2,820

$1,101

Save $1,719

Air Canada

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Today’s best flight deals from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $172

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Vancouver 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

Sep 02

Sep 01

Sep 01

Aug 26

Aug 26

Sep 17

Aug 27

Sep 04

Sep 01

Sep 05

Sep 04

Sep 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How early should I book Vancouver to Ottawa flights to get the cheapest price?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa?

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

Related routes

More routes from Vancouver

Flights to Ottawa from other cities

Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

October is historically cheapest at $172

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Vancouver 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

Sep 02

Sep 01

Sep 01

Aug 26

Aug 26

Sep 17

Aug 27

Sep 04

Sep 01

Sep 05

Sep 04

Sep 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

How early should I book Vancouver to Ottawa flights to get the cheapest price?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?