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A good deal on a flight to Ottawa is around $375 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Ottawa is 7.0 mi from downtown Ottawa.

Nonstop flight time to Ottawa varies depending on your departure city:

• From Boston: 1h 27m
• From Washington, D.C.: 1h 34m
• From New York: 1h 35m
• From Fort Lauderdale: 3h 22m
• From Miami: 3h 32m

Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Ottawa are from New York, starting at $228 round-trip, and from Washington, D.C., starting at $236 round-trip.

Last-minute fares to Ottawa (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 17% higher than the average round-trip fare of $511.

United Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Ottawa at 42 per week, while Air Canada is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Ottawa. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Ottawa. United Airlines has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

Ottawa receives 13 flights per day and 91 per week from across the world. Washington, D.C. has the most flights to Ottawa, with 21 weekly flights.

Ottawa Airport is not far from downtown Ottawa, so you can reach it in 20 to 25 minutes. The OC Transpo public bus route 97 stops outside level 1 of the airport and goes to the center of the city. The ticket costs 3.50 CAD (around 2.60 USD), which you can buy on the bus or from a ticket machine. If you have a lot of luggage with you and prefer to avoid public transportation, you can either book a hotel that comes with airport transfers, like Southway Hotel, or take a taxi that will cost under 30 CAD (23 USD).

Though most shops are available post-security in the departures area of the airport, such as a bookstore as well as a gift shop and electronics store, you can buy some basic products in the public area of the terminal, such as at Relay or Bytown Marche.

Yes, apart from play areas in the departures and family restrooms, restaurants at the airport offer kid-friendly meals and are equipped with high chairs and booster seats. The Observation Deck is also easily accessible so small travelers can have a look at planes landing and taking off.

Banking services are available at the airport in Ottawa in the form of ATMs, located pre-security on levels 1 and 3, as well as ICE – International Currency Exchange offices situated near the arrivals area on level 1. In addition, there is a cash conversion kiosk located on level 3 in the pre-security area that is open around the clock.

Multiple airlines offer non-stop flights to Ottawa International Airport from various departure points in the U.S. For non-stop flights to YOW, you’ll find a selection of flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Virginia, Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) in Arlington, Virginia, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey.

Several top-rated airlines offer direct flights to Ottawa International Airport. Popular airlines with direct flights to YOW from different departure points in the U.S. include Air Canada, United Airlines, and Porter Airlines.

If you’re looking for a place to relax at YOW as you wait for your next flight or move, you can check into Aspire Lounge, which is open to all passengers flying through the airport in any ticket class. You’ll enjoy a premium guest experience with snacks, hot meals, a comfortable seating area, and the best airfield view.

Parents traveling with infants can access baby care facilities at Levels 1 and 2, nursing rooms in the same terminal, and children’s play areas close to Gate 19.