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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Ottawa? If you want to travel to Ottawa next month, return fares start from £474. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Ottawa.£347 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £347, select.

Ottawa.£348 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.

Ottawa.£348 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.

Ottawa.£348 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.

Ottawa.£349 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.

Ottawa.£349 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.

Ottawa.£349 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £349, select.

Ottawa.£351 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £351, select.

Ottawa.£354 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £354, select.

Ottawa.£355 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £355, select.

Ottawa.£395 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £395, select.

Ottawa.£412 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with Ryanair and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £412, select.

Ottawa.£427 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £427, select.

Ottawa.£436 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £436, select.

Ottawa.£441 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £441, select.

Ottawa.£449 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Air Transat.Outbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Transat departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £449, select.

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Airports in Ottawa

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Ottawa International

7 miles from central Ottawa

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Ottawa Gatineau

9 miles from central Ottawa

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

The average flight time to Ottawa is 7 hours and 51 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.

How many airports are there in Ottawa?

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Ottawa?

United, MEA, TAP Air Portugal, Air Canada, Lufthansa, SriLankan Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Porter Airlines all fly direct to Ottawa.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Ottawa?

The cheapest month to fly to Ottawa is usually May.

How can I find the best flight deal to Ottawa?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Ottawa?

Yes – you can fly direct to Ottawa International Airport and the average flight time is 7 hours and 51 minutes.

How much are return flights to Ottawa?

The best price we found for a return flight to Ottawa is £347. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Ottawa?

The cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 7.0 miles away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from £347.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Ottawa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Ottawa is Friday, 29 May 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Ottawa?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Ottawa?

The average temperature in Ottawa in March is around -3°C. The warmest month in Ottawa is typically July, which averages 25°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June, and it usually rains the least in February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Ottawa with?

Currently, Air Transat offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Flying to Ottawa

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£347
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	7 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	33

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How to find cheap flights to Ottawa

£182 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Ottawa. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket for £347.
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Broaden your search for cheap flights to Ottawa by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This gives you access to fares for other airports in the region, which could mean lower fares.
Indirect routes are usually 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

Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that suits your budget and schedule.
Check the weather conditions before you travel. July is the warmest time of year in Ottawa, with averages between 13ºC and 27ºC.
January is when temperatures hit their lowest, between -19ºC and -2ºC.
September is your safest bet for clearer skies. With seven days of average rainfall, this is the driest month in Ottawa.
It's rainiest in January, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.

Flying to Ottawa: what you need to know

When planning your Ottawa flight, there are a few choices for your arrival airport. Land at Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) or Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Most visitors arrive through Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND), the main entry point to the city.
Skip the layovers and travel to your destination in an easy hop. Take a direct flight to Ottawa with one of these leading airlines:
When you arrive in Ottawa, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Book your tickets and then find the perfect place to stay. These hotels are ready when you are:

Getting to central Ottawa from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

YND, the city's main gateway, is located about 24 kms (15 miles) from central Ottawa.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Ottawa, reaching the centre by car will take around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Ottawa Gatineau Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to Ottawa lands:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire at YOW. Find your ideal ride with Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore parts of Ottawa that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Ottawa and nearby areas in Ontario, Canada.

Ottawa highlights

These leading attractions should feature on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Ottawa:
- Rideau Canal National Historic Site: Around 2 kms (1 mile) south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
- Westgate Shopping Centre: Here's where you can give your wallet a little workout when exploring Ottawa. This shopping area is roughly 5 kms (3 miles) southwest of the centre.
- Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa: This is another good reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 0.48 kms (0.30 miles) northwest of the heart of Ottawa.

Explore more of Canada

Feel like exploring more? Montreal will add something special to your trip to Canada. It's about 161 kms (100 miles) east of Ottawa and features Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS. The closest airport to this city is Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Laval might just become one of your favourite stops in Canada. You'll find it around 153 kms (95 miles) east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and Centre de la Nature are major draws.
Or head to Gatineau, about 8 kms (5 miles) northeast of Ottawa. Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Civilisation and Gatineau Park are just a taste of what's waiting.

Complete your trip with an Ottawa car hire

Thinking of renting a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Ottawa and travel on your terms. Easily compare prices in one place to find the ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flight to Ottawa.