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YOW

Hamilton

CanadaJun 2026

$164

$60

One-way

YOW

Toronto

CanadaJul 2026

$110

$77

One-way

YOW

Winnipeg

CanadaJul 2026

$137

$77

One-way

YOW

Halifax

CanadaJun 2026

$242

$100

One-way

YOW

Calgary

CanadaJul 2026

$185

$113

One-way

YOW

Toronto

CanadaAug 2026

$102

$114

One-way

YOW

Deer Lake

CanadaJul 2026

$168

$115

One-way

YOW

New York

United StatesJul 2026

$162

$130

One-way

YOW

Orlando

United StatesJul 2026

$199

$134

One-way

YOW

Edmonton

CanadaJul 2026

$250

$135

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,904 Destinations from Ottawa Tracked

Insights for flights from Ottawa

Only 14% of recent fares from Ottawa are for direct flights, indicating that connecting flights are the dominant option for travelers. This means you will frequently find itineraries that include at least one stop on your journey from Ottawa, which can sometimes offer more competitive pricing or access to a wider range of destinations.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Ottawa, the most economical options right now include destinations within Canada. You can find fares to Hamilton, Canada, starting at $135. Other low-cost routes include flights to Winnipeg, Canada, from $148, and to Toronto, Canada, with prices beginning at $154. These prices represent some of the most budget-friendly choices available from Ottawa recently.
Looking at the most popular routes, Paris, France, stands out as the most frequently discounted international destination from Ottawa. Other highly popular routes include Toronto, Canada, and Montreal, Canada, which consistently appear in recent fare listings. These destinations represent routes with a high volume of available deals for travelers departing from Ottawa.
Ottawa offers extensive reach, with recent fares available to 1904 unique cities. The distribution of these fares shows a strong focus on certain countries: Canada accounts for 36% of recent fares, while France makes up 18%, and the United Kingdom represents 6%. This indicates that a significant portion of flight deals from Ottawa are to destinations within these three countries, including major hubs like Paris and various Canadian cities.
Regarding flight distances, the majority of routes from Ottawa are for longer journeys. 64% of routes are long-haul, indicating a strong emphasis on international and intercontinental travel. Medium-haul flights account for 26% of routes, while short-haul flights make up 10%. This mix suggests that Ottawa serves as a significant departure point for extended trips, with fewer short-distance options in the overall fare landscape.

Most popular airlines from Ottawa

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Air Canada

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Porter Airlines

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Last-minute flights going from Ottawa soon

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Liberia

United Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Liberia (LIR)

United Airlines

$614

$325

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Lisbon

WestJet

Ottawa (YOW) - Lisbon (LIS)

WestJet

$971

$454

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - London

Air Transat

Ottawa (YOW) - London (LGW)

Air Transat

$943

$501

One-way

Tue, Jun 16

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Dubrovnik

RyanairRyanair

Ottawa (YOW) - Dubrovnik (DBV)

Ryanair, Air Transat

$1,302

$710

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Lima

United Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Lima (LIM)

United Airlines

$760

$489

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Port of Spain

United Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Port of Spain (POS)

United Airlines

$673

$432

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Ottawa

Málaga

TOP

SpainDec 2026

from

$508

Paris

TOP

FranceSep 2026

from

$572

Buenos Aires

TOP

ArgentinaAug 2026

from

$757

Seoul

TOP

South KoreaAug 2026

from

$779

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Cape Town

TOP

South AfricaOct 2026

from

$1,139

Barcelona

TOP

SpainFeb 2027

from

$537

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Ottawa

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-44%

YOW - Bujumbura

$2,305  →  $1,301

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-40%

YOW - Cape Town

$1,895  →  $1,139

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-38%

YOW - Karachi

$1,829  →  $1,125

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-33%

YOW - Johannesburg

$1,906  →  $1,275

Popular Airports from Ottawa

Ottawa airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Hamilton

The cheapest flights from Ottawa are to Hamilton, starting at $60 one-way.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jun

Flights from Ottawa tend to be cheaper in June.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 weeks in advance

Booking 2-8 weeks in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet, Flair Airlines

Domestic and full-service carriers offer the most routes from Ottawa.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$60 direct / ~$135 roundtrip

The most affordable flights from Ottawa are to Canadian cities like Hamilton and Winnipeg.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Wed

Catch the best flight deals from YOW on Saturday and Wednesday, with fares as low as $43.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

YOW is ideal for travelers seeking direct flights from Ottawa, offering a range of destinations.

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

💸 Flights from ~$135

Airports nearby Ottawa used as alternative

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International (YUL)

Consider this major international hub for a significantly larger flight network than Ottawa.

📍 ~160 km from city center (reachable by car, bus or train)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Ogdensburg International (OGS)

Cheapest

This is the closest US airport to Ottawa, offering potentially lower US domestic fares.

📍 ~85 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$59

Plattsburgh International (PBG)

A popular low-cost alternative for US domestic flights with an easy-to-navigate terminal.

📍 ~200 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$93

Burlington International (BTV)

A full-service US airport offering more carrier variety and reliable connections to major US hubs.

📍 ~300 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Massena International (MSS)

This airport offers very close proximity to the Canadian border and the Ottawa region.

📍 ~100 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$111

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From YOW

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Washington, D.C.

United StatesAug 2026

95% AI deal score

$1,454

$472

Save $982

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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New York

United StatesOct 2026

95% AI deal score

$746

$393

Save $353

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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Washington, D.C.

United StatesJun 2026

94% AI deal score

$907

$525

Save $382

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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Cancún

MexicoJul 2026

91% AI deal score

$923

$597

Save $326

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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Fort-de-France

FranceSep 2026

91% AI deal score

$1,763

$967

Save $796

Air Canada

Air Canada

Business Class

From YOW

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Honolulu

United StatesJul 2026

91% AI deal score

$6,818

$3,445

Save $3,373

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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Las Vegas

United StatesSep 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,397

$860

Save $537

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Santa Marta

ColombiaAug 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,611

$970

Save $641

AviancaUnited

Avianca, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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San Diego

United StatesSep 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,537

$1,061

Save $476

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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San Francisco

United StatesJul 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,125

$759

Save $366

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Las Vegas

United StatesSep 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,591

$860

Save $731

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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San Francisco

United StatesJul 2026

88% AI deal score

$1,215

$759

Save $456

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Nassau

BahamasJul 2026

88% AI deal score

$3,386

$665

Save $2,721

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Bridgetown

BarbadosJun 2026

87% AI deal score

$1,423

$915

Save $508

Caribbean AirlinesUnited

Caribbean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Portland

United StatesJul 2026

86% AI deal score

$1,225

$854

Save $371

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Cartagena

ColombiaSep 2026

86% AI deal score

$1,165

$835

Save $330

COPAUnited

COPA, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Lower Prince's Quarter

Sint MaartenJul 2026

86% AI deal score

$1,180

$774

Save $406

Air CanadaUnited

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Seattle

United StatesJul 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,145

$798

Save $347

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Seattle

United StatesJul 2026

85% AI deal score

$1,170

$798

Save $372

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Calgary

CanadaAug 2026

84% AI deal score

$829

$571

Save $258

Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

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Barcelona

SpainJul 2026

84% AI deal score

$2,540

$2,195

Save $345

Azores AirlinesWestJet

Azores Airlines, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Antigua

Antigua & BarbudaJun 2026

84% AI deal score

$1,559

$993

Save $566

Air Canada, United,Winair

Air Canada, United,, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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San Juan

United StatesSep 2026

82% AI deal score

$873

$664

Save $209

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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San Juan

United StatesSep 2026

82% AI deal score

$873

$664

Save $209

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Mexico City

MexicoJun 2026

80% AI deal score

$928

$788

Save $140

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Rio de Janeiro

BrazilAug 2026

80% AI deal score

$2,666

$2,483

Save $183

Air Canada, Avianca,United

Air Canada, Avianca,, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Saint Andrew Parish

DominicaJul 2026

79% AI deal score

$1,226

$993

Save $233

UnitedWinair

United, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Tortola

British Virgin IslandsAug 2026

79% AI deal score

$1,660

$1,408

Save $252

Cape AirUnited

Cape Air, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Lower Prince's Quarter

Sint MaartenSep 2026

79% AI deal score

$1,507

$1,092

Save $415

Contour AirlinesUnited

Contour Airlines, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Nashville

United StatesSep 2026

78% AI deal score

$760

$600

Save $160

DeltaWestJet

Delta, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Cusco

PeruAug 2026

78% AI deal score

$2,116

$1,937

Save $179

Air CanadaAvianca

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Lima

PeruSep 2026

78% AI deal score

$2,000

$1,848

Save $152

Air CanadaAvianca

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Quito

EcuadorSep 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,353

$990

Save $363

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Saint Andrew Parish

DominicaSep 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,435

$1,127

Save $308

Contour AirlinesUnited

Contour Airlines, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Bogotá

ColombiaAug 2026

77% AI deal score

$1,065

$932

Save $133

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Saint Thomas

United StatesSep 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,157

$999

Save $158

Cape AirUnited

Cape Air, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Saint Thomas

United StatesSep 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,157

$999

Save $158

Cape AirUnited

Cape Air, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Los Angeles

United StatesJul 2026

74% AI deal score

$1,254

$1,234

Save $20

WestJet

WestJet

Business Class

From YOW

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Aruba

ArubaAug 2026

73% AI deal score

$1,099

$987

Save $112

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Grand Cayman

Cayman IslandsJul 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,560

$1,604

Save $956

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

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Montego Bay

JamaicaAug 2026

73% AI deal score

$2,606

$1,411

Save $1,195

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Austin

United StatesAug 2026

71% AI deal score

$978

$946

Save $32

Air CanadaUnited

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From YOW

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Fresno

United StatesJul 2026

71% AI deal score

$1,442

$1,411

Save $31

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Washington, D.C.

United StatesOct 2026

70% AI deal score

$689

United Airlines

United Airlines

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

New York

United StatesNov 2026

68% AI deal score

$479

$409

Save $70

United

United

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Atlanta

United StatesSep 2026

68% AI deal score

$826

$795

Save $31

DeltaWestJet

Delta, +1

Business Class

From YOW

Elite

Washington, D.C.

United StatesOct 2026

67% AI deal score

$598

$460

Save $138

Air Canada

Air Canada

Business Class

Booking Flights from Ottawa: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Ottawa have been available for under $250. Across the trailing quarter, there were 8 such destinations identified. For example, flights to Greater Sudbury typically had a median price of $113, while Columbus had a median price of $174. Other affordable options included Toronto at $186 and Nanaimo at $194.

Historically, Ottawa has shown connections to a broad range of destinations. In the trailing 90 days, there were typically 1904 unique cities accessible from Ottawa. These connections spanned 124 countries. A significant portion of these connections, 36%, were to destinations within Canada, while 18% were to France and 6% to the United Kingdom.

Across the trailing 90 days, some destinations from Ottawa consistently showed high availability. Paris, France, was a particularly popular route, with a substantial number of deals observed. Toronto, Canada, also represented one of the busiest deal routes, as did Montreal, Canada. These cities historically account for a significant share of the available flight options from Ottawa.