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Flight deals from Toronto to Ottawa International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Toronto to Ottawa International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 3,669. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.R 934 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from John C. Munro Hamilton on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 934, select.
Ottawa.R 1,518 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from John C. Munro Hamilton on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,518, select.
Ottawa.R 1,604 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from John C. Munro Hamilton on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,604, select.
Ottawa.R 1,724 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from John C. Munro Hamilton on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,724, select.
Ottawa.R 1,879 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Toronto Island on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,879, select.
Ottawa.R 2,131 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,131, select.
Ottawa.R 2,151 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Mar.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 24 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,151, select.
Ottawa.R 2,158 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,158, select.
Ottawa.R 2,428 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,428, select.
Ottawa.R 2,434 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,434, select.
Ottawa.R 2,851 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,851, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Ottawa International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto to Ottawa International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Jun
from R 934
Jul
from R 1,724
Aug
from R 1,879
Sep
from R 1,518
Oct
from R 1,604
Nov
from R 2,131
Dec
from R 2,851
Jan
from R 2,158
Feb
from R 2,434
Mar
from R 2,151
Apr
from R 2,428
May
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Direct flights from Toronto to Ottawa International

Toronto to Ottawa International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Toronto 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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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
from R 9,745
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Toronto to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 934
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 5 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week997

Finding cheap flights from Toronto to Ottawa International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Ottawa International is R 1,897. 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 4 minutes is the average flight time from Toronto to Ottawa International.
Air Canada, Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly direct from Toronto to Ottawa International.
As of June 2026, there are 997 flights per week flying from Toronto to Ottawa International.
The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Ottawa International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Ottawa International Airport on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 4 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 Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know

  • Your next great adventure starts at one of Toronto's main airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) taking off from either of these.

  • Take a direct Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Toronto and Ottawa (where Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.

  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most popular route. There are 107 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, take the last flight with WestJet at 11:45pm. Go for the first YYZ to YOW departure operated by Air Canada at 12:30am if you want to get going earlier.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Toronto to YOW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

Airports in Toronto

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Get there in one go from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Direct flights from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) can be booked from here.

  • Choose from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport departing from YYZ. Get on board with any of these:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with Air Canada from YYZ to YOW.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:

  • Of the flights that depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% arrive on time at their destination.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

  • Catching a flight out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? Direct Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) plane tickets are available from here.

  • From YTZ, direct flights from Toronto to YOW are offered by Porter Airlines.

  • Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd attracts the most bookings on the YTZ to YOW route.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Air Canada has the best on-time performance.

  • You can reach YTZ from the centre of Toronto in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.

  • Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to YOW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:

  • Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62%.

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

  • From the centre of Toronto, YHM is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.

  • Make catching an early Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and get to the check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:

  • The on-time performance rating of YHM is 71%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.

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 reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 35 minutes.

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

  • R 934 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Return flights start at R 1,897. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Toronto to YOW, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Affordable Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Toronto to YOW couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

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

  • Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. November is the quietest month to visit Ottawa. August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • When booking your Toronto to YOW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

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

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Toronto to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are must-do's during your Ottawa adventure.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 153 kilometres east to Montreal to tick off its leading attractions. 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 well-known destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.