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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 2:41 pm
• Latest: departs at 5:40 pm and lands at 7:26 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 46m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa takes 1h 46m, covering 448 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa range from $424 to $610, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $424 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 72% above the $497 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $456 round-trip via Toronto Island (YTZ), compared to $515 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$72 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, 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 $272 to $1,830. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. to Ottawa route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 48% below the typical average for this route.

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $42 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Island (YTZ) - 92% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $473 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $568, a difference of $95.

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 Washington, D.C. and Ottawa. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air Canada

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 02m, compared with 4h 16m via Toronto Island (YTZ) and 4h 20m via Newark (EWR).

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 Washington, D.C. to Ottawa flights:

• Air Canada: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

YOW is a highly disabled-friendly airport. If you have limited mobility, you can count on being able to move with ease, given that the airport features elevators, ramps, and wheelchairs are provided upon request. If you’re not being picked up, you can take advantage of the Para Transpo service, a door-to-door transportation service meant to cater to the disabled.

If you board a one-stop flight to YOW from Washington, D.C., your stopover will be dependent on the airline you fly with. If you fly with Air Canada, your layover with be at Toronto Pearson (YYZ). On the other hand, if you fly with Porter Airlines, your layover will be at Toronto Island (YTZ).

When flying with Air Canada, you’re allowed to bring on one personal item as well as one carry-on. The carry-on bag you travel with has to fit in the luggage compartment above your seat and not exceed 9 x 15.5 x 21.5 inches. Your personal item has to fit beneath the seat in front of you.

You can travel with your child on your lap when traveling with Air Canada, so long as your child is below two years. If you have two such children with you, you must purchase the older one a seat next to you, given that one adult may carry only one child on their lap.