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$191+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — ORD
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in December or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$345
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$216
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$478

Good round-trip deal

$379 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:50 amYOW - ORD
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/65:55 amORD - YOW
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$345
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/242:35 pmYOW - ORD
1 stop6h 37mAir Canada
Sat 5/316:15 pmORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/9$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:33 amYOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/2110:56 amORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$448
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/45:55 amYOW - ORD
2 stops15h 50mWestJet
Sat 5/106:24 amORD - YOW
2 stops16h 58mWestJet
Deal found 4/9$467
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/185:55 amYOW - ORD
2 stops13h 08mDelta
Sun 6/227:07 amORD - YOW
2 stops16h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/9$843

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Tue 4/29

9:50 am-6:17 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:55 am-8:06 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$345

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sat 5/24

2:35 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

6:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$422

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Fri 7/18

6:33 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

10:56 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$448

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Sun 5/4

5:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

6:24 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 58m

$467

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Wed 6/18

5:55 am-6:03 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

7:07 am-12:22 am

2 stops16h 15m

$843

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Thu 5/1

4:25 pm-8:04 am

1 stop16h 39m

$191

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Thu 5/1

5:15 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$209

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Wed 7/30

5:25 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$241

OttawaChicago

YOW - ORD

YOWORD

Ottawa

Wed 7/30

6:30 am-4:46 pm

2 stops11h 16m

$260

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Deals found on 4/8

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

The most flights from YOW to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, WestJet and Air Canada from Ottawa to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,802 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,088 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Ottawa (YOW), located 6.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 2 airlines have flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air Canada ($434), United Airlines ($447), and WestJet ($467) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $248. United Airlines flights start at $256 while deals on WestJet start at $264 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Avianca (84%), ANA (80%) and Republic Airways (79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $591 for a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $141 while the most popular route, (Ottawa - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $345.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Ottawa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$410Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$423Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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