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Flight deals from New York to Ottawa International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York to Ottawa International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,659. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.R 1,538 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,538, select.
Ottawa.R 1,538 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,538, select.
Ottawa.R 1,591 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,591, select.
Ottawa.R 1,610 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,610, select.
Ottawa.R 1,968 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,968, select.
Ottawa.R 1,969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,969, select.
Ottawa.R 2,024 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,024, select.
Ottawa.R 2,025 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,025, select.
Ottawa.R 2,041 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,041, select.
Ottawa.R 2,042 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,042, select.
Ottawa.R 2,097 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,097, select.
Ottawa.R 2,098 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,098, select.
Ottawa.R 2,328 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,328, select.
Ottawa.R 2,328 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Mar.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,328, select.
Ottawa.R 2,328 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,328, select.
Ottawa.R 2,329 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from New York Newark on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,329, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Ottawa International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Ottawa International flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from R 1,538
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from R 1,538
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from R 1,968
Oct
from R 1,969
Nov
from R 2,024
Dec
from R 2,025
Jan
from R 2,328
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from R 2,329
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Direct flights from New York to Ottawa International

New York to Ottawa International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York to Ottawa below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Ottawa International.

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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from R 1,538
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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New York to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,538
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 41 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week106

Finding cheap flights from New York to Ottawa International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Ottawa International is R 3,659. 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.
1 hour and 41 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Ottawa International.
United, Republic Airways and Porter Airlines fly direct from New York to Ottawa International.
As of July 2026, there are 106 flights per week flying from New York to Ottawa International.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Ottawa International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Ottawa International Airport on Thursday, 6 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
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 International 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.

The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa International is Porter Airlines .

Flying from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is New York's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) leaving from here.

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York to YOW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

  • Popular months like July or high seasons such as Christmas and New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.

Airports in New York

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to YOW. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

    • Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:

  • 73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • You can book a direct New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) plane ticket with departures from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Check if flying out of EWR makes more sense for your journey.

  • From EWR, direct flights from New York to YOW can be booked with United Airlines.

  • United takes the lead in bookings on the EWR to YOW route.

  • With 71.75% of its services arriving as scheduled, United is the top on-time carrier flying between Newark Liberty International Airport and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

  • EWR is around 24 kilometres from central New York. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to YOW flight:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • Choosing a plane ticket from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) with a stop or two can give you a bigger choice of departure times and access to lower fares. When departing from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), here's where you can detour to on the way to YOW:

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

    • Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • LGA is roughly 13 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 30 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 55 minutes.

  • Stay in bed a little longer and still make your New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:

  • Flights that leave from LGA arrive at their final stop within the expected time frame 69% of the time.

  • The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.

About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa

  • From Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, central Ottawa is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is R 1,538. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,665. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to YOW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport ticket.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from New York to YOW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Find an affordable flight from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • When booking your New York to YOW plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from New York to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've visited Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 153 kilometres east to Montreal to tick off its popular sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • Laval is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without visiting Le Cosmodôme, Parc De La Riviere Des Mille and Nature Centre (Le Centre de la nature).

Plan the rest of your trip from New York to Ottawa

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