Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Edmonton (YOW - YEA)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Edmonton and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$314	WestJet Nonstop 5 hr Thu, May 7 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is currently $314
Cheapest one-way flight	$164	Porter Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is currently $164
Last-minute weekend getaway	$587	WestJet Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Ottawa to Edmonton is currently $587
Cheapest business class flights	$1,208	Air Canada 1 stop 8 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is currently $1,208

Fastest flight	4 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Ottawa to Edmonton takes 4 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–295
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–640

Popular airlines from Ottawa to Edmonton

Air Canada

from $328

Typical price: $250–570

1196 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YEG Every day
Porter Airlines

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $255–670

7 weekly nonstop flights

YOW - YEG Every day

41 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YEG Every day
WestJet

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $210–570

2 weekly nonstop flights

YOW - YEG Every Mon, Fri

162 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YEG Every day
Canadian North

2 weekly connecting flights

YOW - YEG Every Wed, Fri

Popular airports near Ottawa

Ottawa International Airport (YOW)

Ottawa Canada 21 min 7 mi
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Montreal Canada 1 hr 54 min 94 mi
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)

Montreal Canada 2 hr 25 min 111 mi
Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND)

Ottawa Canada 22 min 9 mi

Popular airports near Edmonton

Edmonton International Airport (YEG)

Edmonton Canada 36 min 17 mi
Calgary International Airport (YYC)

Calgary Canada 2 hr 51 min 169 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Edmonton

The cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edmonton are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $140 to $295.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton recently found on Google Flights was with WestJet from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with Porter Airlines from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $328, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $314, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $314, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton starts at $314 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $164 and departs on Wed, May 6.

4 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Ottawa to Edmonton.

Peak travel is during summer (May–Aug). This is when the city hosts many cultural festivals, including the Edmonton International Jazz Festival (Jun); the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival (Aug), featuring alternative theatre productions; and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Ottawa to Edmonton really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Ottawa to Edmonton.

In terms of nonstop flights, Porter Airlines is the most popular. Porter Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights and 41 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) .

In terms of flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 1,196 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) .

Other popular airlines flying from Ottawa to Edmonton are:

WestJet offers 2 nonstop flights and 162 connecting flights per week. WestJet flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) .
Canadian North offers 2 connecting flights per week. Canadian North flies from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Ottawa and Edmonton.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Ottawa to Edmonton recently found on Google Flights was with WestJet from $314. The cheapest one-way flight was with Porter Airlines from $164.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $328, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $314, flying from May 7 to May 16.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Ottawa to Edmonton is $314, flying from May 30 to Jun 5.

Porter Airlines and WestJet fly direct from Ottawa to Edmonton.

There are 7 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 WestJet direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Edmonton at price $587 is offered by WestJet from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

Porter Airlines and WestJet fly direct from Ottawa to Edmonton.

There are 7 Porter Airlines direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 WestJet direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Ottawa to Edmonton on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Ottawa and Edmonton start at $314 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16 with WestJet.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Ottawa to Edmonton, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Edmonton start at $1,208 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 9 with Air Canada.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Ottawa and Edmonton start at $314 from Thu, May 7 to Sat, May 16.

To book business class trips from Ottawa to Edmonton, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Ottawa and Edmonton starts at $587 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with WestJet.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Ottawa and Edmonton at price $587 is offered by WestJet from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.

To find last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to Edmonton, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.