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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edmonton to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 6:40 am and lands at 10:34 am
• Latest: departs at 1:05 pm and lands at 4:59 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 54m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Edmonton to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Edmonton to Ottawa takes 3h 54m, covering 1,769 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Edmonton to Ottawa range from $230 to $413, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $309 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $268 round-trip via Winnipeg (YWG), compared to $308 for nonstop.

WestJet is the only airline operating Edmonton to Ottawa flights. 92% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-700 Passenger/BBJ1 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Edmonton to Ottawa flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

WestJet is the only airline on the Edmonton to Ottawa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Edmonton to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $141, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Edmonton to Ottawa usually depart from Edmonton (YEG) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Edmonton to Ottawa route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

One-stop flights from Edmonton to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Winnipeg (YWG) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Edmonton to Ottawa. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $350, a difference of $53.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Edmonton and Ottawa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Porter Airlines
• WestJet

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 54m, compared with 7h 50m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 8h 02m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Nepean Sportsplex and National Arts Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Edmonton to Ottawa flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• WestJet: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.