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£127 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver

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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 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.

Recent return flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Vancouver.
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20:10 - 07:34YOW-YVR
14h 24m1 stop
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07:00 - 14:44YVR-YOW
4h 44mdirect
Wed, 23 Apr - Thu, 1 May
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05:55 - 15:52YOW-YVR
12h 57m2 stops
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07:00 - 14:44YVR-YOW
4h 44mdirect
Wed, 23 Apr - Thu, 1 May
WestJet Logo
06:10 - 10:40YOW-YVR
7h 30m1 stop
WestJet Logo
14:30 - 00:41YVR-YOW
7h 11m1 stop
£221WestJet
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Tue, 27 May - Tue, 27 May
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 22:01YOW-YVR
7h 01m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
00:50 - 08:33YVR-YOW
4h 43mdirect
£221Air Canada
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Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr
Porter Airlines Logo
08:20 - 19:55YOW-YVR
14h 35m2 stops
Porter Airlines Logo
22:10 - 12:51YVR-YOW
11h 41m2 stops
£227Porter Airlines
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Mon, 7 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
WestJet Logo
06:10 - 10:40YOW-YVR
7h 30m1 stop
WestJet Logo
06:00 - 16:20YVR-YOW
7h 20m1 stop
£228WestJet
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Thu, 29 May - Fri, 30 May
Porter Airlines Logo
08:20 - 19:55YOW-YVR
14h 35m2 stops
Porter Airlines Logo
10:10 - 17:54YVR-YOW
4h 44mdirect
£236Porter Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Thu, 10 Jul
Air Canada Logo
11:35 - 22:54YOW-YVR
14h 19m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
00:50 - 08:33YVR-YOW
4h 43mdirect
£243Air Canada
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Wed, 23 Apr - Wed, 30 Apr
Air Transat Logo
18:35 - 21:01YOW-YVR
5h 26mdirect
Air Transat Logo
07:00 - 14:44YVR-YOW
4h 44mdirect
£303Air Transat
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Sat, 28 Jun - Mon, 14 Jul
Air Transat Logo
18:55 - 21:25YOW-YVR
5h 30mdirect
Air Transat Logo
07:00 - 14:44YVR-YOW
4h 44mdirect
£310Air Transat
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Wed, 30 Apr - Sun, 4 May

Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Air Canada

Air Canada's Preferred Economy offers up to 10 cm extra legroom, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


Air Canada's Aeroplan program offers free messaging Wi-Fi and high-value business-class redemptions.

Read more about Air Canadaby Stefanie Waldek
WestJet

WestJet's Premium cabin offers extra legroom, priority boarding, and two free checked bags on narrowbody aircraft.


WestJet's EconoFlex fare includes a checked bag, seat selection, and free changes or cancellations.

Read more about WestJetby Stefanie Waldek
Porter Airlines

Porter offers free drinks and snacks, enhancing the economy experience with Canadian wines and craft beers.


Porter's newer jets provide wider seats, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and extra-legroom options for added comfort.

Airports
YOW

Ottawa airport's security lines move quickly due to low flight volume, ensuring a smooth departure experience.

YVR

The Canada Line train is the most direct and affordable way to reach downtown Vancouver from YVR, with trains every six minutes during peak times.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada and WestJet

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Porter Airlines

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Vancouver flights

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 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 January, where tickets cost £142 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £314 and £252 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £355, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Ottawa to Vancouver

Low season

November

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£127
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive 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 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 £164 for a one-way ticket and £205 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Vancouver?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Vancouver.

  • 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.

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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 £302 or less one-way.
  • 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.
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Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver?

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

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Wednesday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +5 more

ANA, Air Canada, +6 more

Sunday

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

ANA, Air Canada, +9 more

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Ottawa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +4 more

ANA, Air Canada, +5 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +10 more

ANA, Air Canada, +11 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +9 more

ANA, Air Canada, +10 more

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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.
7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 278 reviews
7.6Food
6.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.7Crew
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

8.0 ExcellentJendan, Mar 2025SFO - YYZ
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Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Porter was excellent. Boarding was a breeze. The seats were a little uncomfortably but the overall trip was excellent.

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