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$126+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa (YOW)

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IAD — YOW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Ottawa

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(123 Milhas)

One-way from

$126
(Air Canada)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$373

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$166 or less
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From District of Columbia to Ottawa
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Ottawa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa
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This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/54:07 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop6h 05mAir Canada
Sat 4/125:15 amYOW - IAD
1 stop4h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$267
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/181:45 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop3h 24mPorter Airlines
Tue 3/258:40 amYOW - IAD
1 stop4h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 2/18$294
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/612:55 pmDCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mAir Canada
Sun 4/135:45 amYOW - DCA
1 stop4h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$322
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/201:45 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/279:45 amYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$328
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:17 amIAD - YOW
Nonstop1h 41mLufthansa
Sun 4/67:29 pmYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 46mLufthansa
Deal found 2/19$372
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/146:59 amDCA - YOW
1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/1611:35 amYOW - DCA
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$381
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/3112:55 pmDCA - YOW
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:25 amYOW - DCA
Nonstop1h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$382
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/318:18 amIAD - YOW
Nonstop1h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:29 pmYOW - IAD
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$382
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 WestJet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:45 pmIAD - YOW
1 stop23h 36mWestJet
Tue 6/1012:20 pmYOW - IAD
2 stops29h 34mWestJet
Deal found 2/18$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/206:00 amDCA - YOW
2 stops18h 09mDelta
Mon 3/314:20 pmYOW - DCA
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 2/19$719
This WestJet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/142:40 pmDCA - YOW
2 stops9h 29mWestJet
Sun 3/165:55 amYOW - DCA
2 stops10h 25mWestJet
Deal found 2/19$1,155

Find flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa 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 February 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

4:07 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Ottawa

Sat 4/12

5:15 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 26m

$267

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

1:45 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop3h 24m

Ottawa

Tue 3/25

8:40 am-12:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$294

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

12:55 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Ottawa

Sun 4/13

5:45 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 34m

$322

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/20

1:45 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Ottawa

Thu 3/27

9:45 am-11:38 am

Nonstop1h 53m

$328

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

8:17 am-9:58 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Ottawa

Sun 4/6

7:29 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$372

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/14

6:59 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Ottawa

Sun 3/16

11:35 am-6:07 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$381

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

12:55 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Ottawa

Mon 6/2

10:25 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$382

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

8:17 am-9:58 am

Nonstop1h 41m

Ottawa

Sat 5/17

7:29 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$382

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops18h 09m

Ottawa

Mon 3/31

4:20 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$719

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/25

9:20 am-12:09 am

2 stops14h 49m

Ottawa

Mon 4/28

5:55 am-7:53 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$1,050

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

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from District of Columbia to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 DC to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Ottawa. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

Plan your trip to Ottawa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Porter Airlines and United Airlines from District of Columbia to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from District of Columbia?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from District of Columbia, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 6.6 mi from the center of Ottawa.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $126. However, be on the lookout for offers from Porter Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to Ottawa for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from District of Columbia to Ottawa on time: GoJet (76%), Air Canada (76%), United Airlines (76%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from District of Columbia to Ottawa? While on average our users pay $442, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $122. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Ottawa), is priced around $301.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from District of Columbia to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 4 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Ottawa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Ottawa. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$155Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$226Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air TransatCheapest$347Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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