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$111+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Ottawa (YOW)

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ORD — YOW
Apr 27 — May 41
Sun 4/27
Sun 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Ottawa

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Round-trip from

$218
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:40 amMDW - YOW
1 stop5h 53mPorter Airlines
Sun 6/112:35 pmYOW - MDW
1 stop5h 19mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/21$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/229:40 amMDW - YOW
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/255:55 amYOW - MDW
1 stop11h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:05 amORD - YOW
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/94:25 pmYOW - ORD
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$370
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:55 pmSTL - YOW
2 stops25h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/104:25 pmYOW - STL
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$390
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:40 amORD - YOW
1 stop4h 10mAir Canada
Thu 6/125:25 pmYOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 4/20$477
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/51:30 pmORD - YOW
2 stops9h 52mWestJet
Thu 6/125:55 amYOW - ORD
2 stops8h 00mWestJet
Deal found 4/21$511
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 7/31:56 pmORD - YOW
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/66:33 amYOW - ORD
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$563
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/101:30 pmSTL - YOW
1 stop5h 47mAir Canada
Tue 5/272:35 pmYOW - STL
1 stop6h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 4/21$698
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 6/66:30 amSTL - YOW
1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/136:30 amYOW - STL
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$821
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 6/109:24 amMDW - YOW
2 stops13h 58mDelta
Wed 6/185:55 amYOW - MDW
2 stops13h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/21$829
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/261:30 pmSTL - YOW
2 stops9h 52mWestJet
Thu 7/105:55 amYOW - STL
2 stops11h 03mWestJet
Deal found 4/22$892
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 4/2812:48 pmMDW - YOW
2 stops10h 34mWestJet
Wed 4/305:55 amYOW - MDW
2 stops28h 12mWestJet
Deal found 4/21$1,055

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Ottawa that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

Ottawa

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

9:40 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Ottawa

Sun 6/1

12:35 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$218

ChicagoOttawa

MDW - YOW

MDWYOW

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/22

9:40 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Ottawa

Sun 5/25

5:55 am-4:54 pm

1 stop11h 59m

$261

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

5:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Ottawa

Fri 5/9

4:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$370

St. LouisOttawa

STL - YOW

STLYOW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/2

9:55 pm-12:42 am

2 stops25h 47m

Ottawa

Sat 5/10

4:25 pm-12:06 am

1 stop8h 41m

$390

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

8:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Ottawa

Thu 6/12

5:25 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

$477

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

1:30 pm-12:22 am

2 stops9h 52m

Ottawa

Thu 6/12

5:55 am-12:55 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$511

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/3

1:56 pm-5:06 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

Ottawa

Sun 7/6

6:33 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 22m

$563

St. LouisOttawa

STL - YOW

STLYOW

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Ottawa

Tue 5/27

2:35 pm-7:58 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$698

St. LouisOttawa

STL - YOW

STLYOW

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 6/6

6:30 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Ottawa

Fri 6/13

6:30 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$821

ChicagoOttawa

ORD - YOW

ORDYOW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

9:00 am-12:22 am

2 stops14h 22m

Ottawa

Wed 6/18

5:55 am-6:03 pm

2 stops13h 08m

$829

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Ottawa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Illinois to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 IL to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 22, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 22, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 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 April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to Ottawa, see what other customers have to say about Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,813 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,180 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
284 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from Illinois, 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 Illinois to Ottawa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Porter Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $111. However, be on the lookout for offers from WestJet and Air Canada, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Ottawa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Ottawa?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Ottawa consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Ottawa, Chicago Midway - Ottawa or Lambert-St Louis - Ottawa as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Ottawa?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to Ottawa consider choosing Avianca (87%), Republic Airways (86%) or ANA (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Ottawa?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Ottawa is generally $430, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $80. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Ottawa), you can expect to pay $377 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Ottawa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Ottawa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from Illinois to Ottawa in May is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 Illinois to Ottawa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$236Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$250Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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