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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 9:30 am and lands at 2:07 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa takes 4h 37m, covering 2,205 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa range from $322 to $505, with an average of $403 over the past 12 months. Anything below $322 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 41% above the $403 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $259 round-trip via Winnipeg (YWG), compared to $416 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$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 Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $306 to $1,016. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 03m.

One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $430, a difference of $61.

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 Vancouver Intl Airport and Ottawa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 33m via Calgary (YYC) and 7h 40m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Pacific 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 Major's Hill Park. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: 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:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: 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.

Public bus line 97 services the airport, connecting it to the downtown area. It leaves from bus stops 13-16, just outside the terminal building, with a one-way ticket costing C$ 3.50. Buses operate 24h a day during weekdays, with a reduced schedule during the night on weekends, and buses depart every 10min during peak hours.

Taxis are the most convenient way to get to your accommodation following flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, and they are available outside the airport from the arrivals area on level 1. Taxi fares are all metred, and if you are heading to the downtown area of Ottawa, the fare will be about C$ 30.

If you are looking to rent a car upon arrival, there are 6 car rental companies with offices located in the Parkade on level 1. National, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Avis and Alamo are all open from 6:00 or 7:00 am until 1:00 or 2:00 am every day. In addition, Routes Car Rental and Discount Car and Truck Rentals, which are located off of the airport property, provide an airport shuttle to their customers during their hours of operation.

Luggage storage is available at the airport for either short or long-term storage, with special rates available if you need to leave a bag for a week or a month. This service is located in the arrivals hall and is accessible 24h a day. In addition to storing bags, passengers can store winter coats or boots, and each storage space is large enough to fit the belongings of up to 4 travellers.