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$118+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to District of Columbia

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YOW — IAD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to District of Columbia (USDC). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$246
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$118
(MaxMilhas)
From Ottawa to District of Columbia
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:45 pmYOW - IAD
1 stop4h 39mPorter Airlines
Tue 12/311:45 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop3h 21mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/16$336
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:30 amYOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mAir Canada
Wed 1/812:55 pmDCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$366
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:45 amYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 53mAir Canada
Mon 1/1310:35 amIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3110:30 amYOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/314:00 pmDCA - YOW
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/232:05 pmYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/305:37 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$503
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Fri 12/277:00 amYOW - IAD
1 stop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/59:35 pmIAD - YOW
2 stops25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$555
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:30 amYOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/288:40 pmDCA - YOW
1 stop4h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$612
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:55 amYOW - DCA
2 stops16h 05mWestJet
Tue 12/318:00 amDCA - YOW
2 stops16h 10mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$953
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/239:35 pmYOW - IAD
2 stops26h 23mWestJet
Mon 12/306:00 amIAD - YOW
2 stops18h 10mWestJet
Deal found 12/16$981
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/305:55 amYOW - DCA
2 stops13h 05mDelta
Mon 1/62:35 pmDCA - YOW
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/18$1,757

Find flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia 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 December 18, 2024.

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OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sat 1/18

8:25 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

5:08 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$246

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Sat 1/18

11:00 am-3:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/25

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

$246

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Mon 3/3

9:40 am-12:59 pm

1 stop3h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/10

7:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

$248

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/14

10:24 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops17h 52m

$268

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - IAD

YOWIAD

Ottawa

Sun 3/2

7:30 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

8:17 am-8:16 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$351

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Sat 1/18

10:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/22

12:55 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$379

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 1/9

10:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/12

12:55 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$412

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 1/23

5:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

12:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops11h 15m

$475

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Wed 4/16

10:25 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

12:55 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$504

OttawaWashington, D.C.

YOW - DCA

YOWDCA

Ottawa

Thu 1/9

5:00 pm-11:00 am

3 stops18h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/12

9:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop12h 15m

$564

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of $299). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta from Ottawa to District of Columbia have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
283 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,818 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Located just 6.6 mi from the city center, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to District of Columbia from Ottawa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia are Air Canada ($118), Porter Airlines ($134), and United Airlines ($214).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia are Avianca (100%), GoJet (77%) and Air Canada (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    The cheapest flight price from Ottawa to District of Columbia is $161. On average you can expect to pay $770. The most popular route, (Ottawa - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $212.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to District of Columbia (average of $299). Flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to District of Columbia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to District of Columbia. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$247Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$262Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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