Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW)

Canada's capital airport with strong US and EU links

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier sits about 10 km south of Parliament Hill and serves the National Capital Region. Air Canada and WestJet anchor domestic and transborder service, with Porter Airlines basing turboprop operations here. The airport offers non-stops to major US business hubs, London Heathrow seasonally, and Caribbean sun routes used heavily by federal workers in winter.

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Airlines flying from Ottawa (YOW)

Major carriers: Air Canada, WestJet, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Low-cost carriers: Flair Airlines, Lynx Air.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to London?
Air Canada operates seasonal non-stops from YOW to London Heathrow, typically running summer through early autumn. Outside that window, one-stop routings via Toronto or Montreal are standard. Flightmussy's heatmap compares non-stop weeks against connecting fares so you can see if waiting for the seasonal service is worth it.
Which low-cost airlines fly from Ottawa?
Flair Airlines serves Ottawa with low-cost domestic flights and seasonal US routes. Lynx Air has had limited YOW presence. Porter is not strictly an LCC but offers competitive fares with bag and meal included. Flightmussy compares all of them with no signup so you can spot the real cheapest option.
When is the cheapest month to fly from YOW?
Ottawa fares are typically cheapest in late January, February, and early November, between the holiday and March-break peaks. Caribbean sun routes spike around reading week. Use Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap to compare every month side by side and pick the lowest week.
How far is Ottawa airport from Parliament Hill?
YOW is roughly 10 km south of Parliament Hill, a 15 to 20 minute drive via Airport Parkway. OC Transpo Route 97 connects the airport to downtown and the LRT, and taxis run a flat-rate zone system. Most US carriers depart in the early morning.

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