Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

Historically, approximately 14.8% of flights from Vancouver to Ottawa have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of routes include at least one stop. This data covers observations from the trailing 90 days.

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa?

The typical direct flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa is approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of 3552 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to about 7 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights add considerable time to the overall travel experience.

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 indicates that travelers have consistent opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days suggest that this is a route where deals appear often.

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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 to $545, with a median price of $439. Right now, prices are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities for cheap flights from Vancouver to Ottawa.

For travelers wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $172. Following October, April offers competitive prices with a median of $267, and March is also a good option, with a median fare of $295.

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

The distance between Vancouver and Ottawa is approximately 3552 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you are traveling across a significant portion of the country, making it a substantial domestic journey.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$410 - CA$906

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

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to Ottawa is CAD410-CAD906. The current lowest deal is CAD197 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now CA$197

Low CA$410

High CA$906

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 to fly 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

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$741

CA$368

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$738

CA$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$740

CA$415

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$701

CA$407

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$616

CA$414

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$631

CA$397

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 24 - Feb 26

CA$843 → CA$475

44%

4 nights

Feb 22 - Feb 26

CA$828 → CA$485

41%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

CA$702 → CA$369

47%

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

CA$700 → CA$368

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are below the typical level, with a median of $439.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $172, followed by April at $267.

⏱️ 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 for this route, with a median of 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 are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$274

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$274

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is ideal for direct access to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$245

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International as a major international hub with extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from Ottawa (reachable by car, but ground transit time can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$261

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From YVR

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Nov 19

Ottawa, Canada

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$1,181

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Business Class

From YVR

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Dec 17

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$2,821

$1,184

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Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Nov 08

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$2,537

$1,184

Save $1,353

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 19

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$2,638

$1,202

Save $1,436

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 16

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$2,638

$1,236

Save $1,402

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 23

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$2,638

$1,236

Save $1,402

Air Canada

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 27

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,141

$593

Save $548

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 27

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,153

$593

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Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 27

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,141

$593

Save $548

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 28

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,142

$593

Save $549

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 28

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,140

$593

Save $547

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YVR

Elite

Oct 28

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,146

$593

Save $553

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the best time to book flights from Vancouver to Ottawa for the cheapest 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, for example, saw average prices rise to $661. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out were around $377, indicating that last-minute deals can be significantly cheaper than very early bookings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Vancouver to Ottawa was considered to be $330 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $439. Prices above $545 were in the more expensive range. By comparing the listed price to these historical benchmarks, travelers can assess if they are getting a favorable rate.

Historically, October has offered the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, with a median price of $172. April also presented competitive prices, with a median of $267. The annual median price for this route was $439, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for lower fares might consider planning their trips during these months.

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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$410 - CA$906

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

The regular price range for flights from Abbotsford to Ottawa is CAD410-CAD906. The current lowest deal is CAD197 with WestJet, for travel from Oct 19-Oct 22.

now CA$197

Low CA$410

High CA$906

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

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$741

CA$368

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$738

CA$369

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$740

CA$415

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$701

CA$407

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$616

CA$414

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

YXX - Ottawa

Abbotsford (YXX) - Ottawa (YOW)

WestJet

CA$631

CA$397

One-way

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

2 nights

Feb 24 - Feb 26

CA$843 → CA$475

44%

4 nights

Feb 22 - Feb 26

CA$828 → CA$485

41%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

CA$702 → CA$369

47%

1 night

Sep 22 - Sep 23

CA$700 → CA$368

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are below the typical level, with a median of $439.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October offers the lowest median prices at $172, followed by April at $267.

⏱️ 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 for this route, with a median of 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 are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$274

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$274

Ottawa main airports to arrive at

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is ideal for direct access to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$245

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International as a major international hub with extensive global connectivity.

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$1,146

$593

Save $553

Porter Airlines

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 are below the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Nov 19

Dec 17

Nov 08

Oct 19

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

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 are below the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 4h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Porter Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

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

Nov 19

Dec 17

Nov 08

Oct 19

Oct 16

Oct 23

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 28

Oct 28

Oct 28

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?