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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 07:45 and lands at 13:19
• Latest: departs at 17:40 and lands at 23:14.

The flight takes about 5h 34m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 5h 34m, covering 2,205 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport range from £228 to £363, with an average of £286 over the past 12 months. Anything below £228 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the £286 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £240 return via Calgary (YYC), compared with £308 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £22–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £223 to £612. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £165, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 49m.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Hamilton (YHM) – 0% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £277 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at £295, a difference of £19.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Ottawa and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 35m, compared to 7h 54m via Winnipeg (YWG) and 7h 58m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre, and Vancouver Harbour Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.