How long does it take to fly to Ottawa?

Flight times from New York to Ottawa vary, but if you’re flying out of Newark and flying into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 1h 32m on average. Another popular route from New York to Ottawa is flying from New York to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, which will take roughly 3h 06m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to Ottawa?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ottawa from New York according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ottawa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Ottawa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from New York to Ottawa on average per week?

56 flights are operational weekly from New York to Ottawa as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from New York to Ottawa on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Ottawa is 8 per day as of August 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00a.m., with 41% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Ottawa?

Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and Air Transat are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Ottawa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport?

Prices for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport?

As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Ottawa Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Ottawa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Ottawa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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5:25 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

1h 40mdirect

10:35 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 35mdirect

C$ 388Porter Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

12:50 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

1h 40mdirect

3:10 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 35mdirect

C$ 389Porter Airlines

Mon, 14 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

2:35 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

1h 40mdirect

2:10 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 35mdirect

C$ 395Porter Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

10:00 a.m. - 4:32 p.m.LGA New York LaGuardia-YOW Ottawa

6h 32m1 stop Toronto Island

9:55 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LGA New York LaGuardia

5h 45m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 400Air Canada

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

7:55 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.LGA New York LaGuardia-YOW Ottawa

5h 22m1 stop Toronto Island

2:00 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LGA New York LaGuardia

3h 35m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 410Air Canada

Fri, 30 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

4:30 p.m. - 9:52 p.m.LGA New York LaGuardia-YOW Ottawa

5h 22m1 stop Toronto Island

6:40 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LGA New York LaGuardia

5h 35m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 410Air Canada

Fri, 6 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

9:55 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.LGA New York LaGuardia-YOW Ottawa

5h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:15 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LGA New York LaGuardia

5h 20m1 stop Toronto Island

C$ 414Multiple Airlines

Thu, 22 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:25 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

3h 33m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

2:10 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 35mdirect

C$ 420Multiple Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 2:17 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

7h 52m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

6:01 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 39mdirect

C$ 452United Airlines

Sat, 26 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 2:17 p.m.EWR Newark-YOW Ottawa

8h 17m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:01 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-EWR Newark

1h 39mdirect

C$ 459United Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

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Air Canada flights from New York to Ottawa

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Air Canada

22 Oct

LGA10:00 a.m.New York LaGuardia

6h 32m

1 stop

YOW4:32 p.m.Ottawa

25 Oct

YOW9:55 a.m.Ottawa

5h 45m

1 stop

LGA3:40 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 400

Air Canada

30 Oct

LGA7:55 a.m.New York LaGuardia

5h 22m

1 stop

YOW1:17 p.m.Ottawa

2 Nov

YOW2:00 p.m.Ottawa

3h 35m

1 stop

LGA5:35 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 410

Air Canada

24 Oct

LGA10:00 a.m.New York LaGuardia

6h 32m

1 stop

YOW4:32 p.m.Ottawa

29 Oct

YOW6:40 a.m.Ottawa

5h 35m

1 stop

LGA12:15 p.m.New York LaGuardia

C$ 421

United Airlines flights from New York to Ottawa

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United Airlines

26 Sep

EWR6:25 a.m.Newark

7h 52m

1 stop

YOW2:17 p.m.Ottawa

26 Sep

YOW5:20 p.m.Ottawa

7h 37m

1 stop

EWR12:57 a.m.Newark

C$ 460

United Airlines

10 Sep

EWR7:30 a.m.Newark

1h 41m

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

10 Sep

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

1h 39m

EWR4:49 p.m.Newark

C$ 662

United Airlines

10 Sep

EWR8:00 p.m.Newark

3h 54m

1 stop

YOW11:54 p.m.Ottawa

13 Sep

YOW5:57 p.m.Ottawa

1h 39m

EWR7:36 p.m.Newark

C$ 674

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EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Wed 18/11

5:25 p.m.-7:05 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Ottawa

Thu 19/11

10:35 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 388

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EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Mon 14/12

12:50 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Ottawa

Tue 15/12

3:10 p.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 389

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 22/9

2:35 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

Nonstop1h 40m

Ottawa

Wed 23/9

2:10 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 395

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LGA New York LaGuardia - YOW Ottawa

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/10

10:00 a.m.-4:32 p.m.

1 stop6h 32m

Ottawa

Sun 25/10

9:55 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

1 stop5h 45m

C$ 400

New YorkOttawa

LGA New York LaGuardia - YOW Ottawa

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 30/10

7:55 a.m.-1:17 p.m.

1 stop5h 22m

Ottawa

Mon 2/11

2:00 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop3h 35m

C$ 410

New YorkOttawa

LGA New York LaGuardia - YOW Ottawa

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/11

4:30 p.m.-9:52 p.m.

1 stop5h 22m

Ottawa

Mon 9/11

6:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 410

New YorkOttawa

LGA New York LaGuardia - YOW Ottawa

LGAYOW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 22/10

9:55 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Ottawa

Sun 25/10

12:15 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 414

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 29/9

10:25 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

1 stop3h 33m

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

2:10 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 420

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Sat 26/9

6:25 a.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop7h 52m

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

6:01 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 452

NewarkOttawa

EWR Newark - YOW Ottawa

EWRYOW

Newark

Tue 29/9

6:00 a.m.-2:17 p.m.

1 stop8h 17m

Ottawa

Tue 29/9

6:01 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

Nonstop1h 39m

C$ 459

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Ottawa?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 321 to C$ 653.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 388.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa from New York, with most prices found around C$ 405. If you aren’t able to travel to Ottawa during the month of March, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 453.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ottawa?

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Ottawa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 428. Flights from New York to Ottawa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 540. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ottawa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Ottawa is in the afternoon. Flights from New York to Ottawa during this time can be as low as C$ 446. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Ottawa, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 501 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Ottawa flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on New York to Ottawa flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Ottawa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Ottawa flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Ottawa flight.

How have New York to Ottawa flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2026, prices for New York to Ottawa flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 175
Fastest flight time	1h 40m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from New York in the past 72 hours is C$ 175. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 388.

The fastest flight from New York to Ottawa takes 1h 40m

Direct flights go from New York to Ottawa every day.

There is 1 airport in Ottawa. From New York there are direct flights to Ottawa (YOW).

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How far is New York to Ottawa by plane?
A flight from New York to Ottawa will travel around 535.9 km. 1h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Ottawa Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Ottawa Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Ottawa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Ottawa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Ottawa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Ottawa is De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q, representing 28.08% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) at 24.07%, Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 at 21.52%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 5.76%.
What is the most popular airline from New York to Ottawa?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from New York to Ottawa is Porter Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 227	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,148 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 254	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,558 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 310	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 458 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

Porter Airlines Flights From New York to Ottawa
The lowest priced Porter Airlines flight from New York to Ottawa from the last 72 hours was C$ 310. Generally, Porter Airlines has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of C$ 437. Porter Airlines is rated 8.0/10 by our users.
United Airlines Flights From New York to Ottawa
C$ 227 is the best United Airlines flight deal from New York to Ottawa found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to C$ 484, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 10,148 user reviews) flies into Ottawa from New York 21 times in an average week so prices can vary.

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