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$87+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Ottawa (YOW)

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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — YOW
Mar 4 — Mar 111
Tue 3/4
Tue 3/11
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from New York to Ottawa are usually found in April or November, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 February 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$87
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$257 or less
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Cheapest flights from New York to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 27, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Thu 4/174:15 pmEWR - YOW
1 stop6h 14mPorter Airlines
Sun 4/206:10 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 45mPorter Airlines
Deal found 2/27$225
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 4/162:10 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/239:50 amYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$229
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/222:47 pmEWR - YOW
Nonstop1h 29mAir Canada
Mon 3/245:50 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/27$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Wed 3/1210:58 amLGA - YOW
1 stop9h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/184:20 pmYOW - LGA
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 6/199:00 amEWR - YOW
1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/242:48 pmYOW - EWR
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/27$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 4/2410:45 amJFK - YOW
1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/2510:40 amYOW - JFK
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$378
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/251:00 pmEWR - YOW
2 stops11h 09mDelta
Thu 3/275:55 amYOW - EWR
2 stops9h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/27$422
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Thu 5/110:15 amLGA - YOW
1 stop3h 30mAir Canada
Tue 5/66:00 amYOW - LGA
1 stop3h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 2/25$484
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Mon 3/319:00 amJFK - YOW
1 stop6h 02mAir Canada
Sun 4/610:05 amYOW - JFK
1 stop4h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 2/26$488
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:55 amLGA - YOW
1 stop6h 39mPorter Airlines
Sun 6/111:05 amYOW - LGA
1 stop5h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 2/26$544
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 5/16:59 pmLGA - YOW
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 5/65:55 amYOW - LGA
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/26$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 3/1212:59 pmJFK - YOW
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Tue 3/185:55 amYOW - JFK
2 stops12h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/27$595

Find flights from New York to Ottawa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 27, 2025.

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New York

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Price

NewarkOttawa

EWR - YOW

EWRYOW

Newark

Thu 4/17

4:15 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Ottawa

Sun 4/20

6:10 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$225

NewarkOttawa

EWR - YOW

EWRYOW

Newark

Wed 4/16

2:10 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Ottawa

Wed 4/23

9:50 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$229

NewarkOttawa

EWR - YOW

EWRYOW

Newark

Sat 3/22

2:47 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Ottawa

Mon 3/24

5:50 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$283

New YorkOttawa

LGA - YOW

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/12

10:58 am-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Ottawa

Tue 3/18

4:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$290

NewarkOttawa

EWR - YOW

EWRYOW

Newark

Thu 6/19

9:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

Ottawa

Tue 6/24

2:48 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$318

New YorkOttawa

JFK - YOW

JFKYOW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

10:45 am-12:09 am

1 stop13h 24m

Ottawa

Fri 4/25

10:40 am-10:00 am

1 stop23h 20m

$378

NewarkOttawa

EWR - YOW

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 3/25

1:00 pm-12:09 am

2 stops11h 09m

Ottawa

Thu 3/27

5:55 am-3:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

$422

New YorkOttawa

LGA - YOW

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/1

10:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Ottawa

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-9:34 am

1 stop3h 34m

$484

New YorkOttawa

JFK - YOW

JFKYOW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/31

9:00 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Ottawa

Sun 4/6

10:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$488

New YorkOttawa

LGA - YOW

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/29

9:55 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Ottawa

Sun 6/1

11:05 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$544

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New York to Ottawa in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 New York-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Ottawa 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 New York-Ottawa 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 New York to Ottawa

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Travel insights for flights from New York to Ottawa

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on February 25, 2025.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Ottawa. 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 New York to Ottawa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from New York 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 NYC to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 27, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Ottawa in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Ottawa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Ottawa flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Ottawa

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 27, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to YOW are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 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 27, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Ottawa, such as Delta, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
278 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
385 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,723 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,794 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,140 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Most people fly into Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight to Ottawa from New York. On average, Ottawa has 10 inbound flights from New York per day from 4 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 6.6 mi from Ottawa’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Ottawa round-trip?

    Flying on Porter Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Ottawa, with prices starting at $225. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air Canada and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $422, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Ottawa one-way?

    $87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Porter Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Transat and Air Canada, with prices starting from $102 and $123, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Ottawa?

    The most popular flight routes from New York to Ottawa are Newark - Ottawa, New York LaGuardia - Ottawa and New York John F Kennedy Intl - Ottawa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from New York 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 New York to Ottawa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapest$137Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$138Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air TransatCheapest$261Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
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