Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 5.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This suggests that while direct options exist, many travelers on this route will likely encounter connecting flights.

What's the flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa?

The typical flight time for a direct flight 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 is significantly longer, averaging around 11 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for travelers prioritizing shorter travel times.

Are non-stop flights from Vancouver to Ottawa worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically carry a premium of about 10% compared to connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $443, while connecting flights had a median price of $401 in the trailing 90 days. Direct flights constitute approximately 6% of the available options. Travelers may consider this premium for the convenience of a shorter travel time without stopovers.

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Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

For cheap flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, fares typically range from $328–$516, with a median of $405. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Vancouver to Ottawa takes about 4h 45m including connections. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 15h 20m, compared to the 4h 45m for non-stop flights.

The route from Vancouver to Ottawa covers a distance of 3552 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa? You'll find the lowest median fares in February, at around $301. Other cost-effective months include October, with a median fare of $351, and September, where the median price is $402.

Most itineraries for direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 5.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$407 - CA$727

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

Regular prices for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically range from 407 CAD to 727 CAD. The current lowest deal is 387 CAD with Air Canada for travel from Dec 3-Dec 8.

now CA$387

Low CA$407

High CA$727

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa is February, with a median price of $301. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $860. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$301

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$860

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

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Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$263

CA$499

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$289

CA$508

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$302

CA$508

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$302

CA$509

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$275

CA$509

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$274

CA$509

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

CA$685 → CA$427

38%

4 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 10

CA$690 → CA$431

38%

1 night

Feb 3 - Feb 4

CA$692 → CA$434

37%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

CA$678 → CA$432

36%

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Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are above the typical level, with a median price of $405.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa, with a median price of $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically take 4h 45m, while connecting flights average 15h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 5.9% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Vancouver to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for 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 (YVR) is a convenient option for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$380

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$320

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International as a primary alternative hub with extensive global connectivity.

📍 ~150 km from Ottawa (ground transit can be affected by Montreal city traffic)

💸 Flights from ~CA$300

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Ottawa

Historically, the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are typically found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this booking window, the average price is around $400. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to approximately $720, while booking 7-13 days out averages about $674. Even booking 60+ days in advance tends to be more expensive, with average prices around $594, indicating that last-minute deals are not common for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is considered to be $328 or less. The median price for this route was $405 in the trailing 90 days. Prices above $516 are typically in the more expensive range, representing the 75th percentile of fares. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $328, it is historically a competitive price for this route.

Historically, February has offered the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, with a median price of $301. October also tends to be an affordable month, showing a median price of $351. While September had a median price of $402, it was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, matching the annual median price for the route. Travelers seeking lower fares might consider planning their trips during these historically cheaper months.

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Vancouver to Ottawa: Overview

Insights for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

The route from Vancouver to Ottawa covers a distance of 3552 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

Most itineraries for direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa connect at least once, with only 5.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Ottawa

Regular price: CA$407 - CA$727

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

Regular prices for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically range from 407 CAD to 727 CAD. The current lowest deal is 387 CAD with Air Canada for travel from Dec 3-Dec 8.

now CA$387

Low CA$407

High CA$727

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

February

Cheapest

Flights from CA$301

December

Most Expensive

Flights from CA$860

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Porter Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Ottawa

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$263

CA$499

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$289

CA$508

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$302

CA$508

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$302

CA$509

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$275

CA$509

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Ottawa

Vancouver (YVR) - Ottawa (YOW)

Porter Airlines

CA$274

CA$509

One-way

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

7 nights

Feb 3 - Feb 10

CA$685 → CA$427

38%

4 nights

Feb 6 - Feb 10

CA$690 → CA$431

38%

1 night

Feb 3 - Feb 4

CA$692 → CA$434

37%

7 nights

Feb 10 - Feb 17

CA$678 → CA$432

36%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa

Vancouver - Ottawa route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Vancouver to Ottawa are above the typical level, with a median price of $405.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa, with a median price of $301.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa typically take 4h 45m, while connecting flights average 15h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 5.9% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Porter Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Vancouver to Ottawa route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for 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 (YVR) is a convenient option for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$380

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CA$320

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Cheapest

Consider Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International as a primary alternative hub with extensive global connectivity.

Ottawa, Canada

91% AI deal score

$3,027

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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 above the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for 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

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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 non-stop flights from Vancouver to Ottawa worth the extra cost?

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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 above the typical level.

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 4h 45m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Porter Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for 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

Dec 14

Dec 23

Dec 15

Dec 13

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 14

Dec 10

Dec 16

Dec 09

Dec 11

Dec 08

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?