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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to New York (YOW-NYC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:50 am - 10:20 amYOW-EWR
1h 30mnonstop
8:35 pm - 10:17 pmEWR-YOW
1h 42mnonstop
$237Porter Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
6:55 pm - 10:10 pmYOW-EWR
3h 15m1 stop
8:35 pm - 10:17 pmEWR-YOW
1h 42mnonstop
$241Porter Airlines
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Thu, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 14
1:34 pm - 3:23 pmYOW-EWR
1h 49mnonstop
8:18 pm - 10:03 pmEWR-YOW
1h 45mnonstop
$266Air Canada
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Sat, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 16
5:55 am - 9:40 amYOW-LGA
3h 45m1 stop
6:45 am - 11:01 amLGA-YOW
4h 16m1 stop
$284Air Canada
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Wed, May 22 - Sat, May 25
6:05 am - 7:35 amYOW-EWR
1h 30mnonstop
7:20 pm - 11:49 pmEWR-YOW
4h 29m1 stop
$290United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 1 - Tue, Oct 1
7:30 pm - 11:44 pmYOW-EWR
4h 14m1 stop
2:51 pm - 11:55 pmEWR-YOW
9h 04m1 stop
$294United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
12:00 pm - 1:30 pmYOW-EWR
1h 30mnonstop
1:03 pm - 8:44 pmEWR-YOW
7h 41m1 stop
$363
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
10:10 am - 1:30 pmYOW-EWR
3h 20m1 stop
12:58 pm - 8:44 pmEWR-YOW
7h 46m1 stop
$373
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Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 2
8:15 pm - 12:47 pmYOW-LGA
16h 32m2 stops
8:59 am - 8:48 pmLGA-YOW
11h 49m2 stops
$457WestJet
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Wed, May 29 - Fri, May 31
9:35 pm - 11:42 pmYOW-LGA
26h 07m2 stops
7:00 am - 8:48 pmLGA-YOW
13h 48m2 stops
$472WestJet
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Sat, May 25 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Ottawa to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Ottawa to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Ottawa to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Ottawa to New York cost $131 and was between Ottawa and Newark Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $161.

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

The average price of all flights from Ottawa to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Ottawa to New York, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from New York back to Ottawa, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to New York, 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 Ottawa to New York is April, where tickets cost $233 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets is $292 and $268 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to New York, 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 Ottawa to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Ottawa to New York found on KAYAK was with Porter Airlines for $147. Porter Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $237 and Air Canada from $266.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Ottawa and New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Ottawa to New York.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Ottawa to New York. They are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Porter Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $172. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Porter Airlines.

How many flights are there between Ottawa and New York per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 6 nonstop flights that take off from Ottawa and land in New York, with an average flight time of 1h 35m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at Newark Airport. Each week, there are 40 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to New York take?

Direct flights cover the 326 miles separating Ottawa to New York in about 1h 30m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Ottawa to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Ottawa at 6:05 am and will be landing in New York at 7:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Ottawa to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Ottawa to New York jets off at 6:20 pm and lands at 7:50 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$147
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Ottawa to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from Ottawa to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to New York

  • How much is a taxi from Newark Airport to New York’s city centre?

    A metred taxi from Newark Airport to New York will cost around $57 (C$ 76), which already includes the initial charge of $3 (C$ 4) and the $15 (about C$ 20) for the Lincoln Tunnel toll. If you take an Uber, expect to pay approximately $40 (C$ 54) for the same route, including the toll.

  • How much is a taxi from LaGuardia Airport to New York’s city centre?

    On average, expect to pay about $40 (C$ 54) for a cab ride from LaGuardia to the city centre. Please note that all taxis are metred and the metre should read $3 (C$ 4) when you enter the vehicle. Expect to pay around the same amount for a rideshare.

  • Which airport in New York has pet relief areas?

    All airports in New York have pet relief areas, including the ones you’ll most likely travel to from Ottawa. At LaGuardia, the most convenient area for arriving passengers is just outside the baggage claim area of Terminal C. At Newark Airport, you’ll find pet relief areas in Terminal C.

  • How do I travel from LaGuardia Airport to New York using public transportation?

    To travel to one of New York's neighbourhoods or to a subway station, you must take one of the MTA buses that depart from Terminal C. The bus that you choose will depend on your final destination. For example, if you're travelling to Manhattan, North of 59th Street, you must take the M60 SBS bus, but if you're travelling South of 59th Street, you must take Q70 SBS LaGuardia Link. A one-way ticket costs $2.75 (about C$ 3.70), and it's easier to pay for your fare with a MetroCard, which can be purchased at the airport.

  • How do I travel from Newark Airport to New York using public transportation?

    From Newark Airport, you can take the NJ Express Bus that departs from bus stop 5 at Terminal A and stops at Grand Central Station. From Terminal C, take the bus that leaves from stops 5 and 6 towards Port Authority Bus Terminal on 41st Street. A one-way ticket costs $18 (about C$ 24).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to New York was $147 for a one-way ticket and $237 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Ottawa and on arrival in New York.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to New York?

    On your way to New York, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing in one of New York’s 3 airports: Newark, New York John F Kennedy Intl, or New York LaGuardia.

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

    Air Canada, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air France offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to New York flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to New York?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to New York?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to New York, Porter Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to New York are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $255 and an overall rating of 7.4, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $288 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Ottawa to New York.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

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

    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 New York from Ottawa 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 Ottawa to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $165 or less one-way and $260 or less round-trip.
  • Your nonstop flight from Ottawa to New York will land at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) if you’re flying with Delta, or at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) if you’re flying with United Airlines or Air Canada.
  • LaGuardia Airport has a bad reputation for delayed flights but is 30min from the city centre with good public transportation connections. Newark Airport is quieter and handles fewer flights than the other major airports in New York but knowing how long it will take you to reach the city centre is always dependent on how bad traffic is at Lincoln Tunnel.
  • In Newark, the AirTrain is the simplest way to travel between terminals, and from the airport to the city centre. From LaGuardia, it’s best to take a taxi or a rideshare like an Uber.
  • When booking your flight from Ottawa to New York, after you’ve chosen your favourite airport check your arrival terminal. At LaGuardia, you'll most likely land at Terminal C. At Newark Airport, you will arrive at Terminal C if flying with United Airlines and at Terminal A if flying with Air Canada.
  • When compared to LaGuardia, Newark Airport has more cafe and restaurant options in both Terminals A and C for arriving passengers to choose from.
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Top 3 airlines serving from Ottawa to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to New York. 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 Ottawa to New York? 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 435 reviews
8.2Crew
7.4Food
7.5Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.6Boarding
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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.

10.0 ExcellentJustin, Apr 2024YVR - YYZ
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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.

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

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

First time with Porter. Amazing experience overall, will be my airline of choice in North America whenever possible. Liked the quality of food and how it was served but one suggestion- a hot meal on the longer flights, perhaps?

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.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10 Tips for people flying porter from Boston. The airline doesn’t have inflight entertainment No TV No WIFI. Bring your entertainment with you.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10

Wasn’t on the flight- again. Bad weather in Halifax and I was in an accident. What a poor experience to have to pay for all this flight and not be on it

I didn’t make my flight due to poor weather and I had an accident driving there. I tried to get my money back or even credit and nothing. I have an entire flight both to Florida and back that I paid for and no one will give me any money back. I know this isn’t just Porter and it’s 3rd party- however airlines should allow these companies to take money for things they don’t get. I’m so upset. Who can afford a full flight they never take?

Flight Ottawa to Toronto canceled and no crew was available to direct me on what to do. I opened a file and I wait to be compensated.

The flight was delayed due to weather issue…WiFi did not work and even though I wanted to pay for WiFi I couldn’t buy it. Overall very disappointing even though I paid and reserved Business class

United business class just sucks. There’s no reason to go business class with United. This time there were no screens. Boarding is ridiculous, always. The pull-out table was broken. The female crew members were very nice. The male crew member liked to listen to himself talk on the intercom. And gives his stupid comments on almost anything.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

We waited to takeoff for about 1 hour delay for a 20 min flight.

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Your app is impossible to use. I couldn't load it. Then i couldn't open it. When i finally got both those things done -with much help -then i couldn't open the app to install a credit card. The upshot was 4 flights without access to food or drink. When i first tried to download united app some company called starlier opened instead and i would up signing up for some 49 dollar a month music service which i still have not been able to cancel.

I was happy to be seated with my teen daughter. On my arrival flight we were not together. Drink choices were great. Food was ok. Lots of entertainment options. Pilot communicated well and gave us a heads up about wind and turbulence. Made it less anxious.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

Overall it was good. The flight was bumpy at times, but the pilot made us aware every time. As a result, no snacks/drinks were made available. Seats were tight but that’s okay as I had a window seat.

the head jack on my seat didn't work and the power outlet didn't work for my seat

The staff were so kind and helpful. We flew back from NY with another airline and it was horrible. We will always stick with Air Canada as everything was far better!

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

A 2 hour delay because they couldn’t fit some oversized cargo in the small hold doors of an Embraer! Surely they know the sizes before attempting to load it?

It was good except it was quite delayed arriving to Newark.

The seats are comfortable. Flight was comfortable and on time. Love the format of the map (so different from United.

As usual with Air Canada, being on schedule would be nice. Tv kept shutting off and having to reset it by staff every time. Irritating.

The only complaint, and it was a HUGE HASSLE, was the carrier of the flight from Newark to Toronto on flight AC 3711. On my itinerary it stated that the flight was 'Operated by REPUBLIC AIRLINES/UNITED EXPRESS'. Translation: it was a United Airlines flight. Different terminal, which meant frustration with inability to check in at Terminal A, needing to catch a shuttle to Terminal C. I told my friend who was picking me up that I was flying United Airlines. She waited for me at the United Airlines terminal in Toronto, except I arrived at the Air Canada terminal. Very confusing and difficult for all of us. Better communication is needed when other airlines operate Air Canada flights.

Both flights were good however , zero entertainment on YYZ to RSW flight. Helps to have some distraction on flights over 2 hours.

It is air Canada so leaving 20 minutes late is very acceptable

Flying Business on Air Canada is wonderful. With ultimate destination in US, you get the Lounge. Only problem is there was no lounge in YQB so it had to wait until connector in YUL. Flight itself is only about 30 min like the old DC-NYC shuttle so there was no service other than almonds and the bottle of water that was at your seat upon boarding. Would have been nice to be offered a beverage and there was enough time to do a quick pass for the 16 seats. That and having a lounge in YQB are only complaints, but that's very first world complaint. The FA were cordial and professional if not warm. It was a good flight and I'd do it again. But, word to the wise, it's a very different experience doing border check in YUL than YYZ. Long walk and had to go through full screening (including taking off shoes and having to chuck the bottle I had just gotten not knowing there was going to be a frull screening since there was no warning) at YUL even though never left the terminal after landing. YYZ was just a passport check. This is not A/C's fault, but travelers should be advised/warned in advance so they know what to expect especially since you land and have access tot eh terminal and it's stores and food before you get to border check. If you have mobility issues, the distance can easily be a problem and there is no warning of how long it is until you have reached the end. My mom would not be able to navigate it and someone like her may not be able to stop in the middle of an empty long corridor to ask for mobility help. A sign offering how long (10 Min, etc.) the walk is like at new LGA terminals goes a long way. Also can be stressful if you're tight on time for a connection.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/24Fri
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
$147
5/31Fri
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
$149
6/23Sun
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
$150
7/1Mon
nonstopAir Canada
1h 30mYOW-EWR
$159
6/23Sun
nonstopAir Canada
1h 30mYOW-EWR
$170
5/31Fri
2 stops
15h 26mYOW-EWR
$235
6/30Sun
2 stopsWestJet
14h 31mYOW-LGA
$237
5/20Mon
3 stops
24h 10mYOW-EWR
$238
7/1Mon
2 stopsWestJet
13h 50mYOW-JFK
$249
7/6Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
12h 10mYOW-EWR
$490

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
5/15Wed
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 42mEWR-YOW
$343
5/5Sun
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
5/15Wed
multi-stopPorter Airlines
5h 24mEWR-YOW
$348
5/5Sun
multi-stopPorter Airlines
5h 10mYOW-EWR
5/15Wed
multi-stopPorter Airlines
4h 24mEWR-YOW
$353
5/7Tue
nonstopPorter Airlines
1h 30mYOW-EWR
5/9Thu
multi-stopPorter Airlines
4h 14mEWR-YOW
$356
5/5Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
4h 06mYOW-LGA
5/15Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
4h 16mLGA-YOW
$398
5/4Sat
multi-stopAir Canada
4h 26mYOW-LGA
5/12Sun
multi-stopAir Canada
5h 01mLGA-YOW
$412
5/7Tue
multi-stopWestJet
26h 17mYOW-JFK
5/9Thu
multi-stopWestJet
23h 12mJFK-YOW
$647
5/6Mon
multi-stop
4h 17mYOW-LGA
5/6Mon
multi-stop
13h 22mLGA-YOW
$680
5/3Fri
multi-stop
9h 02mYOW-LGA
5/5Sun
multi-stop
13h 34mLGA-YOW
$852
5/4Sat
multi-stopWestJet
26h 09mYOW-LGA
5/12Sun
multi-stopWestJet
26h 46mLGA-YOW
$974

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