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Sat, Jun 6
Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
£173
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Thu, Jun 4
Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
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Tue, Jun 2
Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
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Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
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Thu, Jun 4
Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
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Wed, Jun 3 – Fri, Jun 5
Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
£290
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Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
£306
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Washington, D.C. IADOttawa YOW
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How much do flights to Ottawa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£173

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£440

Cheapest round-trip

£290

Average round-trip

£436

Nonstop flights in May

£250 – £923

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
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
725 km
Worth visiting
Île Jésus - Island of Montreal

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
United Airlines
5555545
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
5555545
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
5545545
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
5455455
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 5 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa

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

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
16 May
91%
21°C8°C
23 May
16°C6°C
Sunday
17 May
19°C9°C
24 May
22°C9°C
Monday
18 May
79%
26°C9°C
25 May
72%
19°C14°C
Tuesday
19 May
81%
28°C18°C
26 May
21°C11°C
Wednesday
20 May
86%
24°C14°C
27 May
17°C8°C
Thursday
21 May
13°C5°C
28 May
23°C8°C
Friday
22 May
16°C1°C
29 May
24°C13°C
Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa is 725 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and WestJet. Washington, D.C. and Ottawa have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ottawa, consider visiting Île Jésus, and Island of Montreal.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Ottawa?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa takes around 1.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa is 725 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
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.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
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 Washington, D.C. and Ottawa?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Ottawa with Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet.
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