Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Ottawa (YVR - YOW)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$289	Air Canada 2 stops 9 hr Sun, Apr 19 — Tue, Apr 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is currently $289
Cheapest one-way flight	$136	Air Canada 2 stops 13 hr Sat, Apr 4	The cheapest one-way flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is currently $136
Cheapest nonstop flights	$296	Porter Airlines Nonstop 5 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is currently $296
Last-minute weekend getaway	$266	Air Canada Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Jan 24 — Sun, Jan 25	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Vancouver to Ottawa is currently $266
Cheapest business class flights	$1,426	Air Canada 2 stops 12 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Fri, Apr 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is currently $1,426

Fastest flight	4 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Vancouver to Ottawa takes 4 hr 30 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 Vancouver to Ottawa is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $205–325
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $260–650

Popular airlines from Vancouver to Ottawa

Air Canada

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $255–560

13 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - YOW Every day

1166 weekly connecting flights

YVR - YOW Every day
Porter Airlines

Nonstop

from $296

Typical price: $270–580

11 weekly nonstop flights

YVR - YOW Every day

49 weekly connecting flights

YVR - YOW Every day
WestJet

from $302

Typical price: $235–530

192 weekly connecting flights

YVR - YOW Every day

Popular airports near Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Canada 28 min 6 mi
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

Seattle United States 2 hr 50 min 132 mi
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)

Abbotsford Canada 58 min 39 mi
Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Canada 10 min 1 mi

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 52 min 94 mi
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)

Montreal Canada 2 hr 23 min 111 mi
Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND)

Ottawa Canada 22 min 9 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Vancouver to Ottawa

The cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $205 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada from $289. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada from $136.

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

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $289, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 28.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $296, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 26.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $302, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa starts at $289 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, Apr 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $136 and departs on Sat, Apr 4.

4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Vancouver to Ottawa.

The most popular time to visit Ottawa is May–Aug, which includes the mild weather of late spring and the warm, humid summer, as well as big events such as the Bluesfest concert (Jul). Winters (Jan–Mar) are very cold, with frequent snow, but many travel here in Feb, when the Winterlude festival brings 3 weekends of ice- and snow-related entertainment to the Rideau Canal Skateway.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa.
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 Vancouver to Ottawa 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 Vancouver to Ottawa.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air Canada is the most popular. Air Canada offers 13 nonstop flights and 1,166 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Vancouver to Ottawa are:

Porter Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights and 49 connecting flights per week. Porter Airlines flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW) .
WestJet offers 192 connecting flights per week. WestJet flies from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Vancouver to Ottawa recently found on Google Flights was with Air Canada from $289. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Canada from $136.

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

The cheapest Air Canada flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $289, flying from Apr 19 to Apr 28.
The cheapest Porter Airlines flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $296, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 26.
The cheapest WestJet flight from Vancouver to Ottawa is $302, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 26.

Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa.

There are 13 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Porter Airlines direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Ottawa at price $266 is offered by Air Canada from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.

Air Canada and Porter Airlines fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa.

There are 13 Air Canada direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Porter Airlines direct flights from Vancouver to Ottawa per week. Flights are available every day.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Vancouver and Ottawa start at $296 from Fri, Apr 17 to Sun, Apr 26 with Porter Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, 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 Vancouver and Ottawa start at $1,426 from Thu, Apr 2 to Fri, Apr 10 with Air Canada.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Vancouver and Ottawa start at $289 from Sun, Apr 19 to Tue, Apr 28.

To book business class trips from Vancouver to Ottawa, 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 Vancouver and Ottawa starts at $266 from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25 with Air Canada.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Vancouver and Ottawa at price $266 is offered by Air Canada from Sat, Jan 24 to Sun, Jan 25.

To find last-minute flight deals from Vancouver to Ottawa, 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.