Skyscanner home

Cheap flights from Edmonton International to Ottawa

Compare Edmonton International to Ottawa flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Ottawa

Book the best Ottawa fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Edmonton International to Ottawa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $187. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Ottawa.$181 per passenger.Departing Wed, May 27, returning Sat, May 30.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Wed, May 27, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Sat, May 30, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Ottawa.$184 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 31, returning Tue, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Sun, May 31, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $184, select.
Ottawa.$187 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9, returning Fri, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Fri, Jun 12, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.
Ottawa.$262 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 5, returning Tue, Jul 7.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.
Ottawa.$283 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 24, returning Wed, Jul 8.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Wed, Jun 24, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $283, select.
Ottawa.$291 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 17, returning Mon, Sep 28.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $291, select.
Ottawa.$296 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
Ottawa.$301 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 23, returning Sat, Aug 15.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Sat, May 23, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Sat, Aug 15, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Ottawa.$305 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 29, returning Mon, Jul 13.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Mon, Jun 29, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $305, select.
Ottawa.$322 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 5, returning Thu, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Mon, Oct 5, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $322, select.
Ottawa.$329 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 18, returning Tue, Nov 24.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Edmonton International on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $329, select.
Ottawa.$330 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 5, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from Edmonton International on Fri, Jun 5, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
Ottawa.$330 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 11, returning Tue, Aug 18.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
Ottawa.$338 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Edmonton International on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departing from Ottawa International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $338, select.
Ottawa.$343 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 24, returning Wed, Oct 28.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departing from Edmonton International on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departing from Ottawa International on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.
Ottawa.$376 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Mon, Sep 14.Round-trip flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departing from Edmonton International on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departing from Ottawa International on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Edmonton International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $376, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edmonton International to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edmonton International to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $181
Jun
from $187
Jul
from $262
Aug
from $330
Sep
from $291
Oct
from $322
Nov
from $329
Dec
from $622
Jan
from $656
Feb
Find prices
Mar
Find prices
Apr
Find prices

Direct flights from Edmonton International to Ottawa

Alternative Edmonton International to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edmonton International to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
ClosestCheapest
from $181
Search flights

Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
from $1,464
Search flights

Edmonton to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$181
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time3 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Edmonton International to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Edmonton International to Ottawa is $181. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Edmonton International to Ottawa.
Air Transat, Porter Airlines and WestJet fly direct from Edmonton International to Ottawa.
There are 29 flights per week flying from Edmonton International to Ottawa, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Edmonton International to Ottawa is usually May.
If you're flying from Edmonton International Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the center of Ottawa. We've found flights to this airport from $181.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, WestJet offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Traveling from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa is 4 hours 25 minutes.

  • The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-5. The city is two hours ahead of Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located.

  • The busiest route is from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can select from 19 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YEG to YOW is the 07:10 Porter Airlines service. If you'd rather travel later, the last departure is at 23:40 with WestJet.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your YEG to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.

  • You can book a direct Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa ticket. Begin your journey at YEG and touch down at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Book your ticket with Porter Airlines. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa.

  • Located around 27 kilometers from the center of Edmonton, YEG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Traveling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near YEG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are just the thing:

  • 79% of flights departing from Edmonton International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ottawa

  • $88 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa flight. A return plane ticket starts at $181. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from YEG to Ottawa if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across each month and pick up an epic deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YEG to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes by car. The center is roughly 14 kilometers away.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from YEG to Ottawa can help you secure the lowest rate.

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Ottawa in January.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YEG to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

  • Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are top sights which should be on any good Ottawa itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometers southwest to Toronto to tick off its popular sights. From CN Tower to The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometers east of Ottawa. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among the biggest draws.

More travel options

Plan the rest of your trip from Edmonton to Ottawa

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.