Cheap flights from Des Moines to Ottawa from £173
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How much do flights to Ottawa cost?
Getting from Ottawa airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: OC Transpo bus Route 97.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
25-40 min | $3.75; single fare; Presto card or cash | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-30 min | $35 – $50; metered; varies by destination and traffic | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | convenience with luggage | |
15-30 min | $25 – $45; varies with demand and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
15-30 min | $25 – $45; varies with demand and destination | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | ride-hailing alternative | |
15-30 min | $50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle and provider | on-demand during office hours | flexibility and exploration | |
15-30 min | $60 – $100; 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
Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Ottawa
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | AAY | G4 | No |
| Porter Airlines | POE | PD | No |
| Air Canada | ACA | AC | Yes |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Ottawa
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | -5°C | -13°C |
| February | -3°C | -12°C |
| March | 2°C | -6°C |
| April | 10°C | 0°C |
| May | 18°C | 7°C |
| June | 22°C | 12°C |
| July | 25°C | 15°C |
| August | 24°C | 14°C |
| September | 20°C | 11°C |
| October | 13°C | 5°C |
| November | 5°C | -1°C |
| December | -1°C | -7°C |
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