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Ottawa is the capital city of Canada with a combination of the French-English culture. Along with lovely river views, historical buildings and homes, and a walkable city with a relaxing atmosphere. This page will explain the basics of everything you need to know whether you are on business, family vacation, cultural retreat! Anything in between; the best times to fly, popular routes and travel tips! At Oceans Travel, we make it easy to find and compare plenty of cheap flights to Ottawa (UK and worldwide). Additionally, with the best Ottawa flight deals from direct to return flights. Whether it is to explore through Parliament Hill, or skating on Rideau Canal during winter. Our guide will provide you with all you require to plan your visit with confidence and it begins with the right flight.

Flying to Ottawa?

Here are some quick flight facts you should know!

Most Popular Route: Toronto → Ottawa

Most Popular Airline: Porter Airlines

Cheapest Month: November

Common questions about travel to Ottawa

These are some of the most common questions people ask before booking a trip to Ottawa, why not see if something you're wondering is here?

Yes, you can fly directly to Ottawa from the UK. Air Canada operates direct seasonal flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Ottawa (YOW), typically from March to October
Yes, British Airways does do flights to Ottawa, however there will be a stopover. British Airways does not operate direct flights to Ottawa. UK-Ottawa routes are served by Air Canada. Passengers on BA would need to connect via other cities (e.g. Toronto or Montreal).
All commercial flights arrive at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). This is the city’s primary gateway, located 10 km south of downtown Ottawa
A direct LHR–YOW service takes approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours, depending on winds and routing.
No. Ottawa to Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is roughly 450 km (280 miles), which is about a 4–4½ hour drive. Many travellers opt for a short 1 h 10 min flight instead of the drive, with Oceans Travel
Porter Airlines recently launched exclusive direct flights between Ottawa (YOW) and Victoria (YYJ). Starting June 16, 2025, these daily roundtrips connect the two capital cities with Embraer E195‑E2 jets. Additionally,
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) offers direct (non-stop) flights to 39 destinations across North America, served by carriers such as Air Canada, WestJet, and Porter Airlines.

Why Travel to Ottawa? 

Ottawa manages to easily combine national importance with tactful friendliness. There is no easier way to spend a day walking along the UNESCO-listed Rideau Canal, watch light shows on Parliament Hill, and eat local delights like BeaverTails. The city offers cultural riches (six national museums and a vibrant arts community) with yearly celebrations. For example, Winterlude ice sculptures in February and Canadian Tulip Festival, which happens every May. 

 

There are parks, such as Gatineau a few minutes outside of downtown where outdoor enthusiasts can paddle, cycle or hike or foodies enjoying an emerging restaurant scene based on farm-fresh and international tastes. Depending on whether you seek outdoor excitement, cultural diversity or festival, Ottawa is something special that everyone can find.

How to Find the Cheapest Flights to Ottawa

Finding cheap flights to Ottawa does not have to be hard if you know when and where to look. 

 

Booking early about 2-3 months, and flying mid-week, which are usually Tuesdays-Thursdays, are significantly cheaper. Additionally, traveling during off-peak months (usually late April to early June and September to early November) have fewer crowds and have lower prices than the peak months. Other things you can do to get cheaper flights are to be flexible with your dates of travel, consider nearby airports or book return flights to Ottawa from another Canadian city. 

 

Find Ottawa flight deals on Oceans Travel Flight Search Tool. You can quickly compare flights over several dates, airlines, and options to see which one is offering the best prices in seconds! By signing up to the Oceans Travel newsletter, you will be able to get access to some exclusive flight offers, last minute offers and the latest flight information! These are just some of the best methods to ensure you get the cheapest flights to Ottawa!

When to Visit Ottawa

The best time to visit Ottawa is June to September, when warm temperatures, river festivals, and outdoor patios bring the city to life. Summer (June-August) is ideal with families and festival lovers who have interest in events. For example, Canada Day celebrations and the Bluefest music festival. Fall (September-October) is popular with photographers and nature enthusiasts following autumn colours along the Rideau Canal and more peaceful streets. 

 

Spring (April-May) is ideal to the more budget-conscious travellers wanting Ottawa flight deals and less crowds during in Ottawa or in festivals. Such as the Canadian Tulip Festival. Winter (December-February) brings the capital city of Ottawa under a cap of ice skaters following the Rideau Canal Skateway and visitors attracted by Winterludes ice sculptures. Ottawa offers something different at every time of the year due to its mix of culture, outdoor adventure activities, and seasonal festivals.

Most Popular Routes and Airlines

The Toronto (Pearson)-Ottawa route is Ottawa busiest domestic air route with approximately 105 flights per week being served by Air Canada, WestJet and Porter, and as such, the route attracts both business and leisure travel. Porter airlines is the most operationally active in terms of flights to YOW with 24 routes. Air Canada has 17 routes and WestJet with 13 routes.

 

Important international non-stop flights are Paris (Air France) and Newark and Chicago (Porter, United). Orlando and Fort Lauderdale (Air Canada as well as Porter). In addition to the seasonal flights to Cancun, Montego Bay and Puerto Vallarta. These major carriers and routes are the heart to your flights to Ottawa! Therefore, meaning that access to Ottawa is easily achieved whether you are booking the flights to Ottawa flights across North America or finding cheap flights to Ottawa with Oceans Travel!

Top Things to See and Do in Ottawa

Ottawa has all major attractions into an easily navigable city. Begin with a free, expertly guided tour of the historic Centre Block of Parliament Hill and a Change of the Guard ceremony. Next slip along the Rideau Canal Skateway-the longest natural ice rink in the world during winter. Or by kayaking along the picturesque canals in summer. History lovers will not be able to resist the Canadian War Museum, where guests will find the holographic exhibits that will cover the military history of Canada. The National Gallery of Canada offers 41,000 works of art with highlights. For example, the famous sculpture of Louise Bourgeois called “Maman”.

 

Those who like airplanes will love the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, with more than 130 historic airplanes. Those who love science will enjoy interactive displays at Science World Ottawa and the dramatic IMAX theatre. Last but not least, be amazed by the stained-glass beauty of the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica which is the oldest and largest church in Ottawa. You cannot miss the vibrant flowers at Dows Lake pavilion in spring, or the 360 degree city skyline of the Peace Tower observation deck. Those are just a few examples of the various experiences that await you! So, do not wonder why many people are booking flights to Ottawa to experience the unique mix of culture, outdoor, and heritage.

Neighbourhoods and Surroundings

In Ottawa, each area and nearby town offers a distinct local flavour. Downtown areas like ByWard Market and Centretown meld historic streets with cafes and boutiques, The Glebe and Old Ottawa South beckon with tree lined boulevards and community markets. Hintonburg and Westboro in the west-end have cool restaurants, local breweries and the proximity to the Ottawa River paths. On the south side, Barrhaven and Manotick offer park and community centre-based family-friendly suburbs.

 

Whereas the eastern side, Orleans, is renowned as an area of lively francophone culture and shopping areas. Other neighbourhoods such as Orleans, Barrhaven, Stittsville and Kanata are some of the most preferred housing areas where residents are found and go to downtown Ottawa to work or entertain themselves. They provide contemporary facilities, as well as, tech parks! And nearby to the southwest there is the picturesque town of Richmond giving a small-town feel only 20km to the downtown. On the other side of the river in Quebec, Gatineau can be easily reached by the Alexandra and Champlain bridges. The urban area of Ottawa spills into a bilingual, yet area.