How to find cheap flights to Ottawa
RM4,276 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Ottawa. For a one-way ticket, the lowest fare is RM2,104.
Catch the best deal without constant searching by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when ticket prices drop.
Book your tickets as early as possible. You're more likely to secure an amazing deal and have a wider range of flight choices.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of scoring cheap flights to Ottawa. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different prices.
Indirect routes are often cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your tickets.
Best time to go to Ottawa
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, to fly.
July sees the highest demand for flights. The city is usually at its busiest, so you'll never be short on things to do.
The quietest time to travel is November. Book your plane tickets to Ottawa then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF), July is when Ottawa is warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about -19ºC (-2ºF) to -2ºC (28ºF).
Don't want to pack a raincoat? September is the driest month in Ottawa, averaging six days of rainfall.
Rain is more likely in December, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Travelling to Ottawa: what you need to know
The leading hub for flights into the city is Ottawa International Airport (YOW).
Fly to your destination without any stops. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Ottawa:
You'll be in the UTC-5 timezone when you touch down in Ottawa.
Find the right stay to complete your travel plans. Check out these top hotels once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central Ottawa from Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Central Ottawa is about 14 kilometres from YOW, the city's main gateway.
After landing from your flight to Ottawa, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
You can expect the ride to take about 35 minutes on public transport.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to Ottawa. Choose any of these stays close to Ottawa International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Can't wait to kick off your adventure? You can pick up a car rental at YOW with top brands like Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget. Turn the key and get ready to explore Ottawa and beyond.
Ottawa International Airport serves Ottawa and nearby areas in Ontario, Canada.
Ottawa highlights
Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after stepping off your flight to Ottawa:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site: Located around 2 kilometres southeast of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.
ByWard Market Clock: You'll discover this shopping area roughly 0.64 kilometres north of the centre. Do a little spending here in between seeing the sights of Ottawa.
Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 0.48 kilometres northwest of the heart of Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
There's plenty more of Canada begging to be explored. About 161 kilometres east of Ottawa, head for Montreal. On the must-see list? Begin with Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil. The city's closest major airport is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Laval could easily become your new favourite place in Canada. You'll find it around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are high on many visitors' lists.
About 8 kilometres northeast of Ottawa, Gatineau brings even more to your adventure. Great reasons to visit include Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake.
Complete your trip with a Ottawa car rental
Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the car rentals in Ottawa and get behind the wheel when you're ready. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal match after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Ottawa.