Cheap Flights from Montreal (YMQA) to Ottawa (YOWA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Montreal to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £165. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Ottawa.£108 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £108, select.

Ottawa.£111 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £111, select.

Ottawa.£123 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.

Ottawa.£127 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound direct flight with Hahn Air Technologies departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.

Ottawa.£127 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound direct flight with Hahn Air Technologies departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £127, select.

Ottawa.£128 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound direct flight with Hahn Air Technologies departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

Ottawa.£129 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound direct flight with Hahn Air Technologies departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £129, select.

Ottawa.£130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound direct flight with Hahn Air Technologies departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £130, select.

Ottawa.£171 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £171, select.

Ottawa.£191 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £191, select.

Ottawa.£222 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Wed, 17 Mar, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £222, select.

Ottawa.£224 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £224, select.

Ottawa.£226 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £226, select.

Ottawa.£312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Montreal St Hubert on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.

Ottawa.£1,291 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £1,291, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Ottawa

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Direct flights from Montreal to Ottawa

Alternative Montreal to Ottawa routes

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

Ottawa International

7 miles from central Ottawa

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Ottawa Gatineau

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Montreal to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£108
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	42 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	187

Finding cheap flights from Montreal to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Ottawa?

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.

How much are return flights from Montreal to Ottawa?

The best price we found for a return flight from Montreal to Ottawa is £158. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Montreal to Ottawa?

41 minutes is the average flight time from Montreal to Ottawa.

Which airlines fly direct from Montreal to Ottawa?

Air Canada, Jazz Air and Lufthansa fly direct from Montreal to Ottawa.

How many flights are there a week from Montreal to Ottawa?

As of April 2026, there are 187 flights per week flying from Montreal to Ottawa.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Ottawa?

The cheapest month to fly from Montreal to Ottawa is usually June.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Ottawa?

If you're flying from Montreal, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 7.0 miles away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from £158.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Montreal to Ottawa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Montreal to Ottawa on Wednesday, 3 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Montreal to Ottawa?

Yes – the average flight time is 41 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Montreal to Ottawa?

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.

What’s the weather like in Ottawa?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 6°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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Montreal to Ottawa with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa is WestJet. And the cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa Gatineau Airport is Hahn Air Technologies.

Travelling from Montreal to Ottawa: what you need to know

Begin planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from Montreal to Ottawa. Explore the options for setting off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU), two of the city's main airports.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll disembark in Ottawa.
Book a direct Montreal to Ottawa flight and you'll be flying for an average of 45 minutes.
Montreal and Ottawa share the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
The most popular route for flights from Montreal to Ottawa is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). There are 48 services every week between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from YUL to YOW is the 08:00 Air Canada service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 21:40 with Air Canada.
To ensure you board your Montreal to Ottawa flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ottawa

Currently, £108 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Ottawa. The cheapest price for a return flight is £158. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap Montreal to Ottawa flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
May is the best month for nabbing an incredible deal on a plane ticket from Montreal to Ottawa. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding a cheap flight from Montreal to Ottawa is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a better deal is available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Montreal to Ottawa flight results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from Montreal

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

If you're searching for a direct flight from Montreal to Ottawa, you can depart from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Travel from YUL to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in one seamless journey.
Air Canada is a popular airline that offers direct Montreal to Ottawa plane tickets leaving from YUL.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kms (10 miles) in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Ottawa, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.

Arriving in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Ottawa. Book one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Drive into your next adventure with an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Ottawa that most tourists miss.
Increase the odds of scoring the best possible rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

The centre of Ottawa is located around 11 kms (7 miles) from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Montreal to Ottawa has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Forget about public transport schedules or cab lines. Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

Travel to Montreal during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Montreal to Montreal in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book a Montreal to Ottawa ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).

More about Ottawa

When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Ottawa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top attractions which should feature on every Ottawa itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 220 miles south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 95 miles east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.