Flights to Ottawa: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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+43°F

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Typically the return flight to Ottawa costs about that much:

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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Ottawa flight (one-way) at the moment:

We have analyzed the prices and it seems that February might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $121 to $161. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be May with a price range of $121 – $165.

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Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be February. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.

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7 - 14 nights

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We’ve developed the Trip Period feature to help you find the best prices to Ottawa if you are flexible. Just select the amount of days that you want to be away and the desired month and we’ll find the best combination.

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Is Ottawa an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Ottawa with other routes:

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Direct flights to Ottawa

We could not found any direct flights to Ottawa from New York. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Canada).

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There are not yet enough searches on this route to determine if there are direct flights or not. Try searching for direct flights and you might find one.

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Airports in Ottawa and New York

Ottawa has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.

Ottawa

New York

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

https://yow.ca/

12 km from Ottawa city center.

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Taxi

~15 Min.

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Bus

~15 Min.

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Train

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Subway

Ottawa Train Station (XDS)

4 km from Ottawa city center.

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Which airport in Ottawa is better?

The closest airport to Ottawa city center is Ottawa Train Station (XDS) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), trip will take 15 min.

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Founder, CEO

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is usually the main choice for traveling to Ottawa. If you want to get to Ottawa faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 15 min.

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Where to stay in Ottawa

Find the right accommodation in Ottawa with Avionero:

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Courtyard Ottawa East

200 Coventry Road

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Non-Smoking Rooms

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Residence Inn by Marriott Ottawa Airport

1172 Walkley Road

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Airport shuttle • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning

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Days Inn by Wyndham Ottawa West

350 Moodie Drive

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift

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SMR Lisgar Ottawa

300 Lisgar Street

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • Swimming pool • Elevator / Lift • Dry Cleaning

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa East-Orleans

500 Brisebois Crescent Drive

24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff • Dry Cleaning

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Things to do in Ottawa

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Ottawa:

6 reviews

Rockcliffe Neighborhood Outdoor Escape Game in Ottawa

Private Sightseeing Tours • Historical Tours • Walking Tours

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Street Art Outdoor Escape Game in Ottawa

Private Sightseeing Tours • Historical Tours • Art Tours • Walking Tours • Street Art Tour

Ottawa Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour

Historical Tours • Self-guided Tours & Rentals • Escape the Room • Fun & Games • Scavenger Hunts

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Ticket to WonderStruck: Ottawa's Magic Experience

Dining Experiences • Dinner

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2-Hour Ottawa Express City Bike Tour

Mountain Bike Tours • City Tours • Bike Tours • Small Group • Good for avoiding crowds

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Helicopter Private Tour Over Ottawa 70KM in 20 min

Private Sightseeing Tours • Audio Guides • Helicopter Tours • Walking Tours

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Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa

Walking Tours • Ghost & Vampire Tours • City Tours • Likely to Sell Out • Excellent Quality

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Ottawa guide

Ottawa themes

This is what Ottawa is known for:

Markets

Shopping

Urbanism

Family

Food

Nature

Location

Ottawa is located in Canada, 541 km away from New York:

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You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Markets" or "Shopping"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.

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Currency and exchange rate

100 Canadian Dollar equals 71.26 United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals 140.33 Canadian Dollar.

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$100 = $71.26

Exchange rate

Visa to Canada

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 180 days¹.

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Visa-free

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Language in Canada

Official language in Canada is English, French. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².

English, French

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Ottawa typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Typically safe

Air Quality

Ottawa generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: low

Ottawa pros and cons

Planning a trip to Ottawa? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Ottawa looks currently:

Sat, 23 November

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+43°F

Rain

7 m/s

79 %

Sun, 24 November

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+37°F

Broken clouds

8 m/s

64 %

Mon, 25 November

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+37°F

Few clouds

4 m/s

57 %

Tue, 26 November

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+36°F

Snow

8 m/s

99 %

Wed, 27 November

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+32°F

Snow

8 m/s

75 %

Thu, 28 November

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+28°F

Clear sky

6 m/s

61 %

Fri, 29 November

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+28°F

Broken clouds

5 m/s

60 %

Sat, 30 November

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+27°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

65 %

Sun, 01 December

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+28°F

Snow

6 m/s

51 %

Mon, 02 December

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+28°F

Snow

6 m/s

74 %

Tue, 03 December

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+27°F

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

74 %

Wed, 04 December

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+28°F

Broken clouds

2 m/s

85 %

Thu, 05 December

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+30°F

Broken clouds

6 m/s

79 %

Fri, 06 December

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+27°F

Snow

5 m/s

71 %

Sat, 07 December

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+27°F

Snow

4 m/s

82 %

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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ottawa will be like?

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Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Ottawa.

FAQ

Flying to Ottawa? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Ottawa has?

There are 2 of airports in Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa Train Station. The closest one is Ottawa Train Station which is 4 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Ottawa?

A passenger flying direct to Ottawa will travel around 541 km if flying from New York.

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How long does it take to travel to Ottawa?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from New York.

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When should I fly to Ottawa?

The peak of traveling to Ottawa usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Ottawa is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Ottawa?

Price is affected by many factors. Some of them are seasonality, how far in advance you book, if you have luggage, etc.

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What’s the weather like in Ottawa?

On average you could expect +16°F in January to +70°F in July. Currently, it is Rain and +43°F in Ottawa.

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Are there any direct flights to Ottawa?

No, there are no direct flights to Ottawa if you are flying from New York.

About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.

Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Ottawa.

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We provide the most flexible search

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We are not the sellers, but aggregators of flights, hotels & activities

We do not track you to raise prices

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024