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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Ottawa (YVR-YOW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Ottawa

Wed, Jul 23 - Thu, Jul 31
Porter Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 9:11 pmYVR-YOW
8h 01m1 stop
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2:20 pm - 8:58 pmYOW-YVR
9h 38m1 stop
$205Porter Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Fri, Aug 29
WestJet Logo
5:05 pm - 12:48 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
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5:45 am - 8:08 amYOW-YVR
5h 23mnonstop
$206WestJet
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Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 23
WestJet Logo
5:05 pm - 12:48 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
WestJet Logo
5:45 am - 8:08 amYOW-YVR
5h 23mnonstop
$208WestJet
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Fri, Jul 18 - Tue, Jul 22
WestJet Logo
5:05 pm - 12:48 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
WestJet Logo
5:45 am - 8:08 amYOW-YVR
5h 23mnonstop
$211WestJet
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Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
Porter Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 10:21 amYVR-YOW
9h 11m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 11:58 pmYOW-YVR
9h 53m1 stop
$212Porter Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 11
WestJet Logo
5:05 pm - 12:48 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
WestJet Logo
6:10 am - 12:41 pmYOW-YVR
9h 31m1 stop
$213WestJet
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Tue, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 21
Air Transat Logo
7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
Air Transat Logo
6:35 pm - 9:01 pmYOW-YVR
5h 26mnonstop
$286Air Transat
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
Air Canada Logo
12:40 am - 8:23 amYVR-YOW
4h 43mnonstop
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6:00 pm - 7:57 pmYOW-YVR
4h 57mnonstop
$289Air Canada
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Mon, Jul 7 - Fri, Jul 11
Air Canada Logo
12:40 am - 8:19 amYVR-YOW
4h 39mnonstop
Air Canada Logo
7:55 pm - 12:55 amYOW-YVR
8h 00m1 stop
$290Air Canada
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Thu, Jul 17 - Mon, Jul 21
Air Transat Logo
7:00 am - 2:44 pmYVR-YOW
4h 44mnonstop
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6:35 pm - 9:01 pmYOW-YVR
5h 26mnonstop
$329Air Transat
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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines' newer jets offer wider seats, power sockets, and Wi-Fi for enhanced comfort.


Porter Airlines provides free drinks including Canadian wines and craft beers in real glasses.

Air Canada

Air Canada offers priority boarding for Business Class, Premium Economy, and elite status passengers.


Air Canada's Wi-Fi is available on select flights; check availability five days before departure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Ottawa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Ottawa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Ottawa on a Monday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Vancouver, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa is January, where tickets cost $222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $326 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $686 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$100
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Vancouver to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Ottawa flights

  • How do I get from Ottawa Airport to the city centre using public transportation?

    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.

  • How much is a taxi from Ottawa Airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car from Ottawa Airport?

    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.

  • Can I store my luggage at Ottawa Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa was $100 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Ottawa?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Vancouver to Ottawa. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Ottawa?

    Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Ottawa?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Ottawa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Ottawa?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Ottawa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to Ottawa on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Ottawa are Porter Airlines and Air Transat. With an average price for the route of $331 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 $315 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver 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 Vancouver to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $147 or less one-way and $273 or less round-trip.
  • If you arrive hungry after your flight from Vancouver to Ottawa, you will find over 10 food options located throughout Ottawa Airport (YOW), from cafes and snack bars to sit down restaurants. Out of these, Tim Horton’s, which is located in the public area on level 1, is open 24h a day.
  • Travellers who need to care for their infants upon arrival can head to one of the nursing rooms at Ottawa Airport, where they can feed and care for their child in privacy. There are 3 rooms in the gated area next to gates 2, 14 and 18, and one room in the public area on level 1. All locations are accessible 24h a day.
  • If you would like to book a hotel close to Ottawa Airport, check out the Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport Hotel, the Days Inn Ottawa Airport Hotel, or the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport Hotel. They are all located within 4min of the airport and offer a free airport shuttle.
  • Metred taxi rates apply if you wish to take a taxi to get to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) before your trip. If you are heading there from the downtown area, the ride will cost around C$ 32 and will take about 25min.
  • Travellers can stop for a nail or spa treatment while waiting for their flights from Vancouver to Ottawa by heading to Absolute Spa, located next to Gate C47 in the domestic terminal at Vancouver International Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Ottawa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Ottawa.
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Direct returns

Ottawa to Vancouver Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Vancouver to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Ottawa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver to Ottawa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 289 reviews
7.0Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
8.1Comfort
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Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

10.0 ExcellentSteve, Jun 2025LAS - YOW
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Great! Personable crew. I love that they pour complimentary beer and wine.

I love the 2 seats per row. More room. The crew were excellent.

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

The flight and crew were good. Departure and arrival were timely. Check-in was professional and helpful in Malaga on return trip (same on outbound trip from Toronto). The ad before ach program was punishing - specifically for the internet/data service with the content creator that was showed twice in each ad pod. It was so annoying I made an effort to forget the name and would not use the service. Provide an opportunity to fast forward or skip the darn ads once they have been initially viewed.

Extra attention to kids, thank you, we appreciate! Perfect landing

Over the wing seat at emergency exit only downside people using lavatory have no respect and wait in the space

Flight delayed any hour and couple of big gate changes

The pilot came out and chatted with the passengers. He explained why there was a slight delay. The crew was excellent. Very helpful. I had to buy meals for my whole family and they were in different seats, so the crew had to deal with that. They were very pleasant and accommodating and did a great job!

We were unable to land in Liberia. It was not the airline’s fault, but we had to be diverted to SJO.

We had things stolen from our luggage, we also were refused an upgrade on a flight that was not full.

When we left, it wasn't Great . People were drinking heavily, very disrespectful Extremely loud, the entire trip. I think the crew members, should have get their attention. Coming back was great.

I sat in the club. The seeds were fantastic. The meal was great and Entertainment was good. The crew was fantastic. I recommend it to everybody.

The food was small portions and not fresh. I was seated at the back of the plane so by the time the cart approached me most of the food options were sold out. The cabin crew was fantastic however.

The seats are totally uncomfortable making the flight less than pleasant. The cookies & pretzels were terrible!!!

Terrible decision to take a night flight. Not enough time to sleep and premium seat has no foot rest ao couldn’t get comfortable!

Late departure, so I missed connection in Detroit. But Delta gave me a great hotel & breakfast. Just sorry I could not get anything from my checked baggage.

Was on a Swoop plane. No wifi and no Westjet connect

It was good, flight was on time, boarding was smooth and done in zones, food was good too but there was no form of entertainment. Luggage’s were intact. So an overall good flight

My husband required a wheelchair to get to the airplane and the service he received was exemplary. Thank you.

Internet on both flights was sketchy. Thus in flight entertainment was non- existent on MN - Balrimote leg.

WestJet was able to re-book us to the next available flight at no charge when air traffic controller staffing shortage delayed our inbound flight

I am a tall woman and could not move my legs enough to reach down under the seat in front of me to retrieve anything I put down there. I sat in both aisle and window seats and felt extremely cramped. In the aisle seat, if the stewardess was heavy, it was impossible to pass, and she would knock my arm shoulder and thigh every time she went by. If I can avoid it, I will not be flying this airline again.

Too squished in seats. I'm 110 lbs and 5'6....can't imagine being any bigger and flying

There was no food other than pretzels or a single cookie for a 4.5 hour flight. The in-flight entertainment system was not available on the back of the seat - instead I had to use my cell phone and the plane's wifi - which drained my battery even though my phone was plugged into the seat ahead of me and should have been charging - it did not. Very irritating.

The flight wose Daley 2hr I lost my connect flight i wose delay one day and I am not happy

the seats aren't the most comfy -- too little padding and I could feel whatever the passenger behind me was doing. Otherwise, it's all good.

I’m writing to share my deep frustration with a recent experience, which I feel reflects a troubling trend in the airline industry—one where customer care often takes a backseat to profit maximization. First, I do want to acknowledge a positive aspect: I appreciated that your team accommodated a seat change due to my medical needs without charging an additional fee. This gesture made a genuine difference during my trip, and I’m thankful for that. That said, the overall experience left me extremely disappointed. The ticket I purchased for myself and a companion turned out to be “basic”—a fare category I now understand to be non-refundable and non-transferable. Unfortunately, my travel companion was involved in a car accident and could not fly. Not only was I unable to receive any kind of reimbursement, but I also couldn't transfer the ticket to someone else, despite the flight being overbooked by three passengers. This inflexibility felt exploitative. To add to the frustration, I had to shoulder additional unexpected expenses: overpriced in-flight food and a costly baggage fee on my return trip. The entire process felt more like a profit-maximizing scheme than a customer service experience. I understand that airlines, like any business, need to remain financially viable. However, creating fare structures that penalize customers during emergencies, while simultaneously overbooking flights, comes across as deeply unfair. It’s hard to feel like a valued passenger in this environment. While I don’t expect much will come of this message, I do hope Air Canada takes this feedback seriously. There’s an opportunity to lead with integrity in an industry where choices for consumers are becoming more limited and experiences increasingly transactional.

Boarding is a mess. The lines all jammed together and no one knows which line was for which zone. The flight was delayed and the plane taxied on tarmac for more than 30 mins before we could get off. Overall not a bad flight. But the boarding part can do better.

This flight didn't happen for me because of overbooking.

Everything was simple and easy. The lady at the gate was super friendly, I wish I had her name to share. She's a little older, dark-haired. You can tell she likes her job and would be a great influence on any young people training with her.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

Very good AC Rouge flight YYZ-TPA. Great crew, all went smoothly. Thank you!

Service is pretty good. Sandwiches have to be purchased but I’ve bought my own food. Seat was comfortable and various movies to chose from.

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