Cheap flights from Buffalo to Ottawa from £174

Cheap flights from Buffalo to Ottawa from £174

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Tue, Jun 2
Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
£174
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Wed, Jun 3
Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
£174
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Sat, Jun 6
Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
£174
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Tue, Jun 2
Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
£187
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Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
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Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
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Wed, Jun 3 – Sat, Jun 6
Buffalo BUFOttawa YOW
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How much do flights to Ottawa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£174

Cheapest round-trip

£324

Average round-trip

£397

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

Getting from Ottawa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: OC Transpo bus Route 97.

Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), located approximately 10 km south of downtown Ottawa. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. OC Transpo operates regular bus service connecting the airport to the downtown core, while taxis and ride-hailing provide convenient door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

single fare; Presto card or cash

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

varies with demand and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

varies with demand and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

ride-hailing alternative

15-30 min

per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand during office hours

flexibility and exploration

15-30 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

business travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in CAD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • OC Transpo Route 97 connects the airport to downtown via Hurdman Station, where transfers to the O-Train Confederation Line are available.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup areas are located on the arrivals level outside the terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ottawa

Depart from
Buffalo Niagara International
Arrive to
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International
Average flights per week
239
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Île Jésus - Island of Montreal

Check-in for a flight from Buffalo to Ottawa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ottawa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-5°C-13°C
February-3°C-12°C
March2°C-6°C
April10°C0°C
May18°C7°C
June22°C12°C
July25°C15°C
August24°C14°C
September20°C11°C
October13°C5°C
November5°C-1°C
December-1°C-7°C
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Coldest month
-13°C
January
Sunny days
228
days per year
Snow days
32
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
22°C8°C
30 May
15°C4°C
Sunday
24 May
87%
10°C9°C
31 May
18°C4°C
Monday
25 May
86%
20°C10°C
1 Jun
20°C8°C
Tuesday
26 May
69%
25°C12°C
2 Jun
22°C7°C
Wednesday
27 May
19°C8°C
3 Jun
23°C15°C
Thursday
28 May
18°C10°C
4 Jun
26°C13°C
Friday
29 May
12°C6°C
5 Jun
29°C15°C
The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, and Frontier Airlines. Buffalo and Ottawa have 239 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ottawa, consider visiting Île Jésus, and Island of Montreal.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Buffalo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Buffalo and London, Orlando, New York, Boston, Toronto, Istanbul, Zürich, Las Vegas, Riga, Ahmedabad, Tel Aviv, Washington, D.C., Kabul, Cartagena, Denpasar, Barcelona, Islamabad, Minneapolis, Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, London, Halifax, New York, Atlanta, Glasgow, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Fort Myers, Orlando, Dallas, Tampa, Mexico City, Houston, Manila, Minneapolis.
What airports are near Buffalo?
The main airport in Buffalo is Buffalo Niagara International. It is also served by Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Syracuse Hancock International, Buffalo Niagara International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, London International, Elmira/Corning Regional, Niagara Falls International, Erie International.
What airports are near Ottawa?
The main airport in Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. It is also served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
Which airlines fly between Buffalo and Ottawa?
Currently, you can fly between Buffalo and Ottawa with JetBlue Airways, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Frontier Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Buffalo and Ottawa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Buffalo and Ottawa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Buffalo and Ottawa?
Traveling between Buffalo and Ottawa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Buffalo?
There are a number of airports in and around Buffalo. The main one is Buffalo Niagara International and other nearby airports include Toronto Pearson International, Billy Bishop Toronto City, Syracuse Hancock International, Buffalo Niagara International, Greater Rochester International, John C. Munro Hamilton International, London International, Elmira/Corning Regional, Niagara Falls International, Erie International
How many airports are there near Ottawa?
There are a number of airports in and around Ottawa. The main one is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International and other nearby airports include Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buffalo and Ottawa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Buffalo and Ottawa arrive?
What time do flights between Buffalo and Ottawa depart?
What time do flights between Buffalo and Ottawa arrive?

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