Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights
Airlines

YOW - YVR

Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver from £185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Tue 4/6
Tue 11/6

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Vancouver

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Vancouver, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 42,830,901 times on KAYAK, and here's why:

Save 28% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver (YOW-YVR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
20:50 - 00:56YOW-YVR
7h 06m1 stop
07:05 - 19:24YVR-YOW
9h 19m1 stop
£201Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 6 Jun - Sat, 15 Jun
19:50 - 00:36YOW-YVR
7h 46m1 stop
22:10 - 08:03YVR-YOW
6h 53m1 stop
£205Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 30 May - Mon, 10 Jun
09:10 - 00:36YOW-YVR
18h 26m2 stops
22:10 - 13:29YVR-YOW
12h 19m2 stops
£206Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, 29 May - Thu, 30 May
08:35 - 15:51YOW-YVR
10h 16m1 stop
22:10 - 10:29YVR-YOW
9h 19m1 stop
£219Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, 1 Jun - Tue, 4 Jun
20:50 - 00:56YOW-YVR
7h 06m1 stop
07:15 - 19:54YVR-YOW
9h 39m1 stop
£220Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Sun, 9 Jun - Tue, 11 Jun
08:35 - 15:51YOW-YVR
10h 16m1 stop
22:10 - 08:03YVR-YOW
6h 53m1 stop
£224Porter Airlines
Find Deal
Sat, 1 Jun - Mon, 10 Jun
06:15 - 08:40YOW-YVR
5h 25mdirect
20:30 - 06:54YVR-YOW
7h 24m1 stop
£313WestJet
Find Deal
Sat, 22 Jun - Sat, 29 Jun
06:15 - 08:29YOW-YVR
5h 14mdirect
17:05 - 00:54YVR-YOW
4h 49mdirect
£315WestJet
Find Deal
Thu, 16 May - Fri, 7 Jun
06:15 - 08:40YOW-YVR
5h 25mdirect
06:00 - 15:02YVR-YOW
6h 02m1 stop
£320WestJet
Find Deal
Sat, 22 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
05:30 - 14:18YOW-YVR
11h 48m2 stops
17:25 - 10:33YVR-YOW
14h 08m2 stops
Mon, 2 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep

Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £155 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is £371 and £265 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Porter Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at £185. KAYAK users also found Ottawa to Vancouver return flights on Porter Airlines from £201 and on WestJet from £313.

Which airlines fly direct between Ottawa and Vancouver Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport. They are: Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Porter Airlines at £137 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Porter Airlines.

How many flights are there between Ottawa and Vancouver Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 7 and 9 nonstop flights that take off from Ottawa and land in Vancouver Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 15m. The most common departure time is 18:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 56 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Ottawa and Vancouver Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver take?

A direct flight to Vancouver will take on average 5h 14m to travel the 2,205 miles flying distance from Ottawa.

What’s the earliest departure time from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Ottawa at 06:15 and will be landing in Vancouver Intl Airport at 08:29.

What’s the latest departure time from Ottawa to Vancouver?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport jets off at 21:45 and lands at 00:05.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Ottawa to Vancouver

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£185
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Ottawa to Vancouver

When to book flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Vancouver based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Ottawa to Vancouver flights

  • How can people who want to take a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver get from the city centre to Ottawa International Airport?

    There really are five ways to get from Central Ottawa to YOW: by tram, taxi, car, towncar, or bus. The cheapest alternative is busing, which usually takes 34 minutes & costs roughly 3 CAD. The quickest and least expensive way to go from Central Ottawa to Ottawa Airport is via taxis, which runs for 14 minutes & costs approximately 28 CAD.

  • Are there any accessible services available at the Ottawa International Airport for those with disabilities traveling from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Parking for automobiles with a registered disability license plate placard is permitted in all garages at Ottawa International Airport. There are accessible lavatories and facilities at every terminal. For individuals who want to go upstairs, elevators are available in all terminals and garages. Wheelchair services are also offered at the airport if necessary, but it is encouraged that individuals who need them make arrangements with their airlines.

  • How much does a taxi from Vancouver International Airport to the city centre cost?

    How much you’ll pay for a taxi is dependent on which one of the 12 zones you’ll be travelling to within the city. Taxi fares range from C$ 20 in zone 1 to C$ 40 in zone 12. For example, Vancouver’s city centre includes zones 8, 9, 10 and 11. However, most hotels and must-see attractions are located in the Downtown/Kitsilano area of zone 8. A fixed taxi fare for zone 8 is C$ 32. Zones 9 (Canada Place/Downtown), 10 (Ballantyne Pier) and 11 (Stanley Park) cost C$ 36, C$ 37 and C$ 38, respectively.

  • Are there any restaurants in the arrivals area of Vancouver International Airport?

    Yes, there are fast food restaurants and cafes located in the arrivals area, most of them open every day until 9:00 pm. Starbucks and White Spot are open until 11:00 pm.

  • Are there any airport services for people travelling in large groups?

    The airport offers a service called Vancouver Skycap Porters, which helps passengers with their luggage from the baggage claim area to their vehicle. You’ll pay a flat fee of C$ 10 for up to three pieces of luggage, including pet carriers, and an extra C$ 2 for each additional piece. They have a first come first served policy, so there is no need to book the service in advance.

  • Can I travel from Vancouver International Airport straight to Whistler?

    Vancouver International Airport is the only international airport in Canada servicing Whistler. Travellers can catch a long-distance bus, called the YVR Whistler Skylynx, from the airport, departing from level 2 of the arrivals area of the international terminal. Schedules vary according to the season and tickets can be bought online or directly at the counter on level 2. A one-way ticket costs C$ 65 and discounts are often available for tickets purchased online.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport was £232 for a one-way ticket and £252 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Ottawa airport is called Ottawa and the only airport in Vancouver is Vancouver Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Air Canada, and Jazz offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Ottawa and Vancouver, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    There are direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Vancouver

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Ottawa? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £278 or less one-way.
  • The great majority of travellers prefer to arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) while flying from Ottawa to Vancouver. The adjacent cities of Richmond, Burnaby, and New Westminster can be readily explored by passengers flying to YVR Airport from prominent Ottawa airports, like Ottawa International Airport (YOW), via taxi, car rentals, or buses.
  • While there are several airports that connect travellers from Ottawa to Vancouver, such as Abbotsford International Airport (YXX), the majority of business travellers choose to fly into YVR Airport. YVR Airport is a popular among business travellers due to its proximity to Vancouver city core, where the majority of company offices are located in the west coast seaport in British Columbia.
  • The majority of passengers who travel from Ottawa to Vancouver by plane depart through Ottawa International Airport. Many passengers favor YOW Airport over other nearby airports because of its superior access to more economical public transit links, even though other nearby airports like Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL) may as well connect them to Vancouver from Ottawa.
  • Your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver will arrive at the domestic flights terminal of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). If this is a connecting flight, the international fligthts terminal is within walking distance in the same main terminal building.
  • Unless you're travelling with a lot of luggage that may potentially make travelling more challenging, the easiest way to go from the airport to the city centre is by taking the Canada Line express train to downtown Vancouver (30min) or downtown Richmond (18min). A one-way ticket costs C$ 9.50.
  • If you’ve arranged with your accommodation for a complimentary shuttle to pick you up from the airport, all vehicles, regardless of which hotel they service, pick up passengers on the green canopy area outside level 1 of the domestic flight’s terminal. In case of a delay or a no-show, use one of the courtesy phones available nearby.
  • For passengers in need of emotional support or a space to practice their faith, there’s an interfaith chapel on level 2 of the arrivals area in the international terminal, open 24/7. Volunteers are available every day from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • If you need to rest after your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver, book a room for four, six or eight hours at the onsite Fairmount Vancouver Airport Hotel after you’ve landed at Vancouver International Airport.
See more tips

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Vancouver Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air France, +8 more

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

See more direct flights
See more direct flights

Top airline flying from Ottawa to Vancouver

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Vancouver. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Vancouver? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 430 reviews
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.6Entertainment
7.4Food
7.6Boarding
Airline reviews

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024EWR - YTZ
Read more about Porter Airlines reviews

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Crew is ok. They offered food n drinks. Had difficulty connecting to wifi on board.

Tight transfer in Montreal. (15 min) However, we made it, as did my luggage.

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

First time with Porter. Amazing experience overall, will be my airline of choice in North America whenever possible. Liked the quality of food and how it was served but one suggestion- a hot meal on the longer flights, perhaps?

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10 Tips for people flying porter from Boston. The airline doesn’t have inflight entertainment No TV No WIFI. Bring your entertainment with you.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10

Wasn’t on the flight- again. Bad weather in Halifax and I was in an accident. What a poor experience to have to pay for all this flight and not be on it

Book cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Cheapest flights to Vancouver from Ottawa found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/7Tue
2 stopsPorter Airlines
17h 30mYOW-YVR
£185
17/9Tue
1 stopWestJet
7h 43mYOW-YVR
£241
19/9Thu
2 stopsPorter Airlines
18h 25mYOW-YVR
£245
22/9Sun
1 stopWestJet
7h 43mYOW-YVR
£247
2/8Fri
1 stopWestJet
7h 39mYOW-YVR
£316
18/9Wed
2 stopsPorter Airlines
12h 24mYOW-YVR
£369
23/9Mon
2 stopsPorter Airlines
14h 30mYOW-YVR
£380
29/7Mon
2 stopsWestJet
13h 10mYOW-YVR
£487
18/6Tue
3 stops
12h 40mYOW-YVR
£666
19/6Wed
3 stops
12h 40mYOW-YVR
£711

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Vancouver that are departing in the next 10 days.
10/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
11h 06mYOW-YVR
17/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
7h 08mYVR-YOW
£324
10/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
11h 06mYOW-YVR
17/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
14h 47mYVR-YOW
£358
10/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
11h 06mYOW-YVR
19/5Sun
multi-stopPorter Airlines
7h 48mYVR-YOW
£579
7/5Tue
multi-stop
10h 39mYOW-YVR
7/5Tue
multi-stop
16h 51mYVR-YOW
£587
10/5Fri
multi-stop
16h 34mYOW-YVR
12/5Sun
multi-stop
14h 32mYVR-YOW
£614
10/5Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
11h 06mYOW-YVR
19/5Sun
multi-stopPorter Airlines
14h 47mYVR-YOW
£659

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Ottawa - Vancouver Flights

Departure:

Ottawa (YOW)Canada

Destination:

Vancouver (YVR)Canada

Return flight deals:

Vancouver - Ottawa

Cabin classes:

£183

Browse origins:

  • Flights » 
  • Ottawa

Browse destinations:

  • Flights » 
  • Worldwide » 
  • Vancouver Airport