How long does it take to fly to Ottawa?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 1h 41m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa is flying from Baltimore to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, which will take roughly 5h 32m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa on average per day?

As of June 2026, there are 10 flights per day flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. The most common time of day flights depart is 12:00p.m., with 62% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa on average per week?

As of June 2026, 72 flights take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Ottawa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?

Air Canada and Porter Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport?

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

C$ 168 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from C$ 576 to C$ 872. The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 461.

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3:50 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.

IAD

YOW

4h 14m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 30m

1 stop

C$ 461Porter Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Fri, 4 Sep

3:55 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.

IAD

YOW

4h 09m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 31m

1 stop

C$ 468Porter Airlines

Mon, 20 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

3:50 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.

IAD

YOW

4h 14m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 30m

1 stop

C$ 471Porter Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

3:55 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.

IAD

YOW

4h 09m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 30m

1 stop

C$ 472Porter Airlines

Fri, 31 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug

3:55 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.

IAD

YOW

4h 09m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:11 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 31m

1 stop

C$ 474Porter Airlines

Mon, 20 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul

3:50 p.m. - 7:14 p.m.

IAD

YOW

3h 24m

1 stop

10:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

YOW

IAD

4h 30m

1 stop

C$ 475Porter Airlines

Sat, 8 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug

6:00 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.

DCA

YOW

4h 33m

1 stop

2:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

YOW

DCA

4h 15m

1 stop

C$ 524Air Canada

Mon, 12 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

12:40 p.m. - 2:12 p.m.

DCA

YOW

1h 32mdirect

10:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

YOW

DCA

1h 35mdirect

C$ 535Air Canada

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.

DCA

YOW

4h 33m

1 stop

10:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

YOW

DCA

1h 35mdirect

C$ 546Air Canada

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

6:05 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.

BWI

YOW

18h 15m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

YOW

BWI

29h 10m

1 stop

C$ 580Multiple Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Mon, 3 Aug

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Porter Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

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Porter Airlines

1 Sep

IAD3:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 14m

1 stop

YOW8:04 p.m.Ottawa

4 Sep

YOW10:40 a.m.Ottawa

4h 30m

1 stop

IAD3:10 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 461

Porter Airlines

20 Jul

IAD3:55 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 09m

1 stop

YOW8:04 p.m.Ottawa

23 Jul

YOW10:40 a.m.Ottawa

4h 31m

1 stop

IAD3:11 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 468

Porter Airlines

24 Aug

IAD3:50 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

4h 14m

1 stop

YOW8:04 p.m.Ottawa

28 Aug

YOW10:40 a.m.Ottawa

4h 30m

1 stop

IAD3:10 p.m.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 471

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

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American Airlines

16 Sep

BWI6:01 a.m.Baltimore/Washington

8h 54m

2 stops

YOW2:55 p.m.Ottawa

22 Sep

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

10h 53m

2 stops

BWI7:33 p.m.Baltimore/Washington

C$ 990

American Airlines

21 Jul

BWI5:44 a.m.Baltimore/Washington

39h 36m

2 stops

YOW9:20 p.m.Ottawa

24 Jul

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

15h 34m

2 stops

BWI12:14 a.m.Baltimore/Washington

C$ 1,019

American Airlines

23 Jul

BWI5:02 a.m.Baltimore/Washington

9h 53m

2 stops

YOW2:55 p.m.Ottawa

30 Jul

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

15h 34m

2 stops

BWI12:14 a.m.Baltimore/Washington

C$ 1,021

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IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/9

3:50 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

Ottawa

Fri 4/9

10:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 461

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/7

3:55 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

Ottawa

Thu 23/7

10:40 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop4h 31m

C$ 468

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 24/8

3:50 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 14m

Ottawa

Fri 28/8

10:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 471

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/7

3:55 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

Ottawa

Wed 5/8

10:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 472

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 20/7

3:55 p.m.-8:04 p.m.

1 stop4h 09m

Ottawa

Mon 27/7

10:40 a.m.-3:11 p.m.

1 stop4h 31m

C$ 474

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

IAD - YOW

IADYOW

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/8

3:50 p.m.-7:14 p.m.

1 stop3h 24m

Ottawa

Tue 18/8

10:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 475

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/10

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop4h 33m

Ottawa

Sat 17/10

2:00 p.m.-6:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 524

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Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/9

12:40 p.m.-2:12 p.m.

Nonstop1h 32m

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

10:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 535

Washington, D.C.Ottawa

DCA - YOW

DCAYOW

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 16/9

6:00 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

1 stop4h 33m

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

10:25 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Nonstop1h 35m

C$ 546

BaltimoreOttawa

BWI - YOW

BWIYOW

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 29/7

6:05 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops18h 15m

Ottawa

Mon 3/8

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop29h 10m

C$ 580

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

The month of December is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around C$ 199. If you aren’t able to travel to Ottawa during the month of December, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 202.

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

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Ottawa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 310. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 902. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flights?

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Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flights?

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How have Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 282
Fastest flight time	1h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is C$ 282. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 430.

The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa takes 1h 30m

Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa every day.

There is 1 airport in Ottawa. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Ottawa (YOW).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

How far is Washington, D.C. to Ottawa by plane?
There are 731.6 km between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa. 1h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa is Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (25.22% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 (22.01%), Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (9.35%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (9.15%).
What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa is Porter Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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