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

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 1:08 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 11:48 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 38m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Edmonton takes 4h 38m, 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 Ottawa to Edmonton range from $235 to $421, with an average of $320 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $320 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $317 round-trip, compared to $366 via a layover through Calgary (YYC).

WestJet is the only airline operating Ottawa to Edmonton flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$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 Ottawa to Edmonton flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Ottawa to Edmonton are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $233.

Edmonton Airport (YEG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget
• Dollar

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Ottawa to Edmonton route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 17m.

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

• Calgary (YYC) - 55% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 6% on flights from Ottawa to Edmonton. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $312 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $329, a difference of $17.

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

• Porter Airlines
• WestJet

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 17m via Calgary (YYC) and 7h 44m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

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

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Edmonton flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• WestJet: offers extra legroom; 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.