£78 Cheap Flights from Toronto (YTOA) to Ottawa (YOWA)

Q: How many airports are there in Ottawa?

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

Q: How much are return flights from Toronto to Ottawa?

The best price we found for a return flight from Toronto to Ottawa is £78. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Toronto to Ottawa?

1 hour and 1 minute is the average flight time from Toronto to Ottawa.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Toronto to Ottawa?

Air Canada, Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly direct from Toronto to Ottawa.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Toronto to Ottawa?

As of May 2025, there are 738 flights per week flying from Toronto to Ottawa.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Toronto to Ottawa?

The cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Ottawa is usually May 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Ottawa?

If you're flying from Toronto, 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 £78 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Toronto to Ottawa on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Toronto to Ottawa on Tuesday, 17 June 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Toronto to Ottawa?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 1 minute.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Toronto 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.

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Ottawa.£78 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Thu, 19 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £78, select.

Ottawa.£101 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Tue, 1 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £101, select.

Ottawa.£102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Jul, returning Sat, 12 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 12 Jul, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £102, select.

Ottawa.£117 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £117, select.

Ottawa.£122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Wed, 26 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £122, select.

Ottawa.£123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £123, select.

Ottawa.£126 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Jun, returning Wed, 20 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Thu, 19 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £126, select.

Ottawa.£128 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Toronto Pearson International on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with WestJet departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Toronto Pearson International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £128, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Toronto to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Toronto to Ottawa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£78
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	1 hr, 2 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	714

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Travelling from Toronto to Ottawa: what you need to know

Start planning your trip by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Toronto to Ottawa. Explore your options for taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), two of the city's main airports.
Disembark at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). This is how most airline passengers arrive in Ottawa.
Hop on a direct Toronto to Ottawa flight and you'll be flying for an average of 1 hour.
Toronto and Ottawa follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
The most popular route for flights from Toronto to Ottawa is from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Take your pick of 108 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from YYZ to YOW is the 00:30 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 23:30 with Air Canada.
To ensure you make your Toronto to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ottawa

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Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Toronto to Ottawa. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Toronto

Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Ottawa departing from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your trip at YYZ and land at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Choose from a range of carriers offering direct Toronto to Ottawa plane tickets with departures from YYZ, including:
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 12 miles in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Toronto to Ottawa? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Pearson International Airport:
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63.97% of flights complete their journey on time.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)

Rather start your trip at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)? This popular hub offers direct flights from Toronto to Ottawa, seamlessly connecting you to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Porter Airlines offers direct Toronto to Ottawa plane tickets from YTZ. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 miles away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Toronto to Ottawa? Check in to a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 62.09%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.

Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)

From the centre of Toronto, YKF is around 50 miles away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so on public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Ottawa flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.

Arriving in Ottawa

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 miles away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Ottawa, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YOW:
Go beyond Ottawa and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of snagging the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Once your flight from Toronto to Ottawa has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 7 miles from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW can get you a lower rate.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

Before booking your flights from Toronto to Toronto, think about which time of year is best for you. High season in Toronto offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Toronto to Ottawa ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Ottawa in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.

More about Ottawa

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Ottawa:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Ottawa to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.

Explore more of Canada

You've done Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 220 miles south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, consider Montreal, about 95 miles east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among the biggest draws.