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$349+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Ottawa (YOW)

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RIC — YOW
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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3 stars

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:00 amRIC - YOW
2 stops42h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/114:20 pmYOW - RIC
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$349
This Justfly.com 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/287:30 amRIC - YOW
2 stops16h 39mWestJet
Sat 4/55:55 amYOW - RIC
2 stops11h 41mWestJet
Deal found 2/20$746
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.
Fri 3/287:13 amRIC - YOW
2 stops14h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/57:29 pmYOW - RIC
1 stop14h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$760

Find flights from Richmond to Ottawa within your budget

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RichmondOttawa

RIC - YOW

RICYOW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 4/4

6:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops42h 09m

Ottawa

Fri 4/11

4:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$349

RichmondOttawa

RIC - YOW

RICYOW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/28

7:30 am-12:09 am

2 stops16h 39m

Ottawa

Sat 4/5

5:55 am-5:36 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$746

RichmondOttawa

RIC - YOW

RICYOW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/28

7:13 am-9:37 pm

2 stops14h 24m

Ottawa

Sat 4/5

7:29 pm-9:32 am

1 stop14h 03m

$760

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Deals found on 2/19

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Ottawa

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Ottawa

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Richmond to Ottawa at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
2,801 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Richmond to Ottawa is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $746 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $760.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond 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
United AirlinesCheapest$523Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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