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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.£551 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Avianca and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £551, select.
Ottawa.£581 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Fri, 1 May.Return flight with Copa and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £581, select.
Ottawa.£598 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Avianca and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £598, select.
Ottawa.£676 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Avianca and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £676, select.
Ottawa.£683 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with LATAM Airlines and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with LATAM Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £683, select.
Ottawa.£685 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with Copa and Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Copa, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Fri, 27 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £685, select.
Ottawa.£784 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Azul Airlines and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azul Airlines, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont.Price includes taxes and charges.From £784, select.
Ottawa.£1,127 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Avianca and Air Transat.Outbound indirect flight with Avianca, departs from Rio de Janeiro Internacional on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Transat, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Rio de Janeiro Internacional.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,127, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Alternative Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa International

7 miles from central Ottawa
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Ottawa Gatineau

9 miles from central Ottawa
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Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£551
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa is £551. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa. But we found flights with one or more stops from £551.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa is usually May.
If you're flying from Rio de Janeiro, 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 £551.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa on Friday, 1 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Rio de Janeiro and Ottawa. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In February, the average temperature is usually around -10°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa is Avianca .

Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Rio De Janeiro. Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa jetting off from here.

  • Disembark at Ottawa's primary gateway, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Ottawa is one hour behind Rio De Janeiro and observes the UTC-4 timezone.

  • For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flights if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.

  • Getting cheap plane tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and pick up a fantastic deal.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Alternatively, sort your Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Rio De Janeiro

Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)

  • Finding a stopover on your Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa flight is simple. Whether you're eager to potentially save cash on your fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to check out your options. A major stop when departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport is Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Located around 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Rio De Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

  • Of all flights departing from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.

Arriving in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Reserve a hotel close to YND if you have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Start your adventure the moment you land with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Ottawa that most tourists miss.

  • Increase your chances of getting the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Central Ottawa is about 11 kms (7 miles) from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). As soon as your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • The trip will take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Snap up the best price by securing your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

  • Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Visit Rio De Janeiro during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Rio De Janeiro to Rio De Janeiro in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.

More about Ottawa

  • Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Ottawa, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 220 miles to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • Around 95 miles east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

Plan the rest of your trip from Rio de Janeiro to Ottawa

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