YOW - YVR

£125 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

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 20/5. 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.
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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
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Cheapest return fare
£197
Typical prices: £192-£291
Porter Airlines, Air Canada
Thu 23/4Thu 30/4
YOW - YVR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£206
Typical prices: £223-£328
Porter Airlines
Thu 23/4Thu 30/4
YOW - YVR • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver (YOW-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver

Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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18:55 - 23:44
YOW
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YVR
7h 49m
1 stop
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14:30 - 01:36
YVR
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YOW
8h 06m
1 stop
£197Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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18:45 - 21:11
YOW
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YVR
5h 26mdirect
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17:40 - 05:35
YVR
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YOW
8h 55m
1 stop
£204Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
Porter Airlines Logo
18:45 - 21:11
YOW
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YVR
5h 26mdirect
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07:00 - 14:44
YVR
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YOW
4h 44mdirect
£206Porter Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
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18:45 - 21:11
YOW
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YVR
5h 26mdirect
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12:20 - 20:04
YVR
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YOW
4h 44mdirect
£212Porter Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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18:45 - 21:11
YOW
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YVR
5h 26mdirect
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13:55 - 00:25
YVR
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YOW
7h 30m
1 stop
£215Porter Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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07:30 - 11:45
YOW
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YVR
7h 15m
1 stop
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06:00 - 17:35
YVR
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YOW
8h 35m
2 stops
£218WestJet
Sat, 4 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
Porter Airlines Logo
06:45 - 11:24
YOW
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
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12:20 - 20:04
YVR
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YOW
4h 44mdirect
£221Porter Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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08:40 - 20:40
YOW
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YVR
15h 00m
2 stops
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07:00 - 14:44
YVR
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YOW
4h 44mdirect
£221Porter Airlines
Sat, 4 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr
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06:45 - 11:24
YOW
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YVR
7h 39m
1 stop
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22:05 - 08:25
YVR
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YOW
7h 20m
1 stop
£224Porter Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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08:40 - 20:40
YOW
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YVR
15h 00m
2 stops
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13:55 - 00:25
YVR
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YOW
7h 30m
1 stop
£226Porter Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Ottawa to Vancouver flights

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How much is a return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in April.

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost £201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £284 and £270 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Ottawa to Vancouver

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£125
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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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.
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FAQs for booking Ottawa to Vancouver flights

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 £125 for a one-way ticket and £197 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?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight route.

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

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Vancouver flight 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Ottawa? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Vancouver or less round-trip.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Friday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

Air Canada,Porter Airlines

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