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Cheap Flights from Halifax to Ottawa (YHZ-YOW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Halifax to Ottawa flights

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 round-trip flights from Halifax to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ottawa on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Halifax to Ottawa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost $306 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $418 and $412 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Halifax to Ottawa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $372, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Halifax to Ottawa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Halifax to Ottawa

 
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Recognized as the Canadian Travel Media of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2024), Jody is an award-winning travel and lifestyles writer based in Calgary. She’s spent the last two decades racking up the air miles, living in Japan, England and managing a European sales channel for a not-so-glamorous audio-visual company.

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Low season

February
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 17% increase in price.

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.
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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?

    WestJet, Air Canada, and Delta 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Halifax to Ottawa, Porter Airlines or Air Transat?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Halifax to Ottawa are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of $380 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Transat is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $394 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Halifax to Ottawa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $184 or less one-way and $355 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Halifax to Ottawa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Halifax Intl to Ottawa.
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Direct departures

Halifax Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

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Direct returns

Ottawa to Halifax Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Halifax to Ottawa

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