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Flights from Halifax to Ottawa - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Halifax to Ottawa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Halifax to Ottawa?

The average price of all flights from Halifax to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Halifax to Ottawa, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Ottawa, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Halifax to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Halifax to Ottawa is May, where tickets cost $108 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of tickets is $251 and $241 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Halifax to Ottawa, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Halifax and Ottawa?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Halifax to Ottawa.
There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from Halifax to Ottawa. They are: Air Canada, Flair Airlines and Porter Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Flair Airlines at $58 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Flair Airlines.

How many flights are there between Halifax and Ottawa per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Halifax and land in Ottawa, with an average flight time of 1h 55m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 41 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Halifax and Ottawa?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Halifax to Ottawa?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Halifax at 7:00 am and will be landing in Ottawa at 7:49 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Halifax to Ottawa?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Halifax to Ottawa jets off at 5:55 pm and lands at 6:44 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.

When to book flights from Halifax to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Halifax to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Halifax to Ottawa

  • What public transportation can I take from the Ottawa International Airport to downtown Ottawa?

    You can take the city bus to the city center. The bus ticket station is on level 1 and the bus picks up passengers outside of the airport at Pillars 9-10 and Pillars 13-16. The ride should take about 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can hail a taxi. There is a taxi stand outside the main door of the arrival hall.

  • Are there VIP lounges at these two airports?

    Yes, there are lounges at both airports where you can relax and enjoy a little privacy. There is an Air Canada-Maple Leaf Lounge at both the Halifax and Ottawa Airports. This lounge offers complimentary snacks, comfortable seating, and reading materials including local newspapers and magazines. At the Ottawa International Airport, you can pay for entrance to the Aspire Lounge where you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages as well as great views of arriving and departing planes, a work area with wi-fi access, and a wide selection of books.

  • Can I get dropped off at the Halifax International Airport and where can I park my car if I choose to drive?

    Yes, passenger drop-off and pickup are permitted at Halifax Airport. The drop-off/pickup area is right outside the terminal building. Simply follow the signs to get there. However, if you plan to drive yourself, you can park your car in the multilevel parking lot adjacent to the terminal. There is also a park and fly lot where you can leave your car if you're travelling on a budget. In this case, you'll park your car and then catch the shuttle to the airport.

  • Can I rent a car at the Ottawa International Airport?

    Yes, you can. There are several rental car agencies at the Ottawa International Airport, including Avis, Alamo, Hertz, Budget, and National. They are located on Level 1 of the parking garage.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Halifax and Ottawa?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Air Canada, Delta, American Airlines, WestJet, and Jazz offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Halifax to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Halifax to Ottawa?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Halifax to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Halifax and Ottawa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Halifax to Ottawa?

    There are nonstop flights from Halifax to Ottawa on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Halifax to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Halifax to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Halifax is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ottawa with an airline and back to Halifax with another airline. Booking your flights between Halifax and YOW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Halifax to Ottawa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ottawa from Halifax up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from YHZ to Ottawa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $205 or less one-way and $284 or less round-trip.
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a major airport in Canada and serves as a hub for Porter Airlines, Flair Airlines, and Air Canada. Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the largest airport in the province of Nova Scotia. It has just one terminal, however, it is divided into three levels. Moving sidewalks and escalators make it easy to get around the airport and from one floor to another.
  • Although most flights from Halifax to Ottawa are direct, a few flights will include a plane change. If you're flying with Air Canada, the stop will be in Montreal, and with Porter Air Lines, you would change planes in Toronto. Several of these layovers will last only an hour or two.
  • On your flight back to Halifax from Ottawa, if you're travelling during the winter, you can check your coat at Ottawa Airport in the pre-security section. There is also a storage room where you can keep your luggage.
  • Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is a busy airport in Ontario. It is less than a 20-minute drive from downtown Ottawa and less than 30 minutes from Cumberland and cities in Quebec including Gatineau.
  • If you're travelling with a baby, there are nursing rooms on both Level 1 (pre-security) and Level 2 (post-security) of the Ottawa International Airport. These rooms provide privacy for breastfeeding moms. In the room, you can use the changing tables or bottle warmers. These rooms are open 24/7.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Halifax to Ottawa?

Find which airlines fly direct from Halifax Intl to Ottawa, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Halifax Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Nonstop returns

Ottawa to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines

Air Canada, Flair Airlines, +1 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Halifax to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Halifax to Ottawa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Halifax to Ottawa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 433 reviews
7.6Boarding
6.6Entertainment
7.4Food
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
Airline reviews

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024EWR - YTZ
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Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Crew is ok. They offered food n drinks. Had difficulty connecting to wifi on board.

Tight transfer in Montreal. (15 min) However, we made it, as did my luggage.

Great. Porter is very efficient, welcoming, and organized. I fly Porter often.

Flight was smooth and comfortable. The crew were exceptional. Amanda, Nichole and Hershel were attentive to our every need. So friendly. My daughter and I were surprised at quality of service. Loved the double row seating. Snacks were delicious. We would definitely fly with Porter again. Flight PD 670 SFO to YYZ Thank you so much for the best flight experience we have had

The E195-E2 is a great aircraft! Leather seats, lots of legroom and SO quiet! The flight crew is terrific!

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

Flight delayed 6 hr. Looking for compensation and will claim for it.allow US people to fix to avoid huge delay having a canadian tech to fix it.

Not full, so lots of room, which is really the only thing that can make flying economy more comfortable. Direct to Toronto is great! I didn't eat or use the entertainment.

Not much food available, not able to choose seats to be near each other, tv did not work

It was a domestic flight so the food was not included. But we had not even a little snack and by the end of the flight they were coming around serving water.

Got the email to check in but when I tried to check in it said "cannot connect to server", so checked in at the desk.

For me was not enough water. + 200 ml would be perfect… Generally it was good.

Lovely staff for a short flight! Complimentary wine too made me happy.

The flight is very short, may be a little snack can be offered

Well you cancelled our direct flight to Austin from Toronto granted you got us on another flight but sent us to Denver then onto Austin delaying our arrival time in Austin by 7 hrs I was flying with 3 other people none of us were happy with our Air Canada experience

The Airbus ride was noticeably different in a positive sense. Beats the 737 in leg room, which is important for my height.

My flight was great but my inbound flight from Toronto to Sault st Marir delayed more than 2 hours and we had to change the airoplan.

It’s bare bones but was on time so can’t complain.

Of all the countries I've flown to and airlines from around the world, I have never had such a dismissive an arrogant employee during boarding. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to board, I was sent to a second line for Passport verification. Natalie from Flair, repeatedly tried to scan my passport which didn't work for some reason but was too lazy to input my information manually. Bar code scanners aren't 100% reliable as we all know. She asked me my birthdate 3 times, made me wait to be the last person aboard and then smugly threatened me that my only bag could be charged for (same backpack I used as on my arrival as carry on). Natalie working in Ft. Lauderdale and the was the epitome of lobotomized tiktok brain with the charm of junk mail.

Food selection is very poor and sears are very uncomfortable.

Flight was 3 hrs late and another 2 hrs wait for baggage to arrive on carousel and a $7.00 food voucher that arrived as we were boarding our flight.

Seat rows so close together no one dares to put their seats back. Knees pressed against the seat in front, had to find a position putting my legs under the seat in front. But for 6 hours keeping that one position was ridiculous. All savings on the purchase price are taken back through charge backs for luggage $200 each way, Seat selection $44 per seat or you are seated by a computer randomly. Wife sat 5 rows away. Would avoid Flair in the future

The flight was safe (priority). Everything else is low-cost: too hard, delays, mediocre boarding, cost for carry-on and checked luggage.

Flair flight was 4 hours late due to not having a crew and the plane was filthy. Just water service Terrible experience flight 1513

Flair did not notify you when they changed gate number!

Can't be happy with a 5 hour delay. Only given $10 voucher for food and still EVERYTHING was an upcharge during the flight.

TThe first time I have ever flown with flare and both ways sucked

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