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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 26,626. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.₹ 15,263 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,263, select.
Ottawa.₹ 15,288 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,288, select.
Ottawa.₹ 15,288 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,288, select.
Ottawa.₹ 15,580 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,580, select.
Ottawa.₹ 15,582 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,582, select.
Ottawa.₹ 16,652 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 16,652, select.
Ottawa.₹ 17,590 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 17,590, select.
Ottawa.₹ 19,699 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 19,699, select.
Ottawa.₹ 19,788 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 19,788, select.
Ottawa.₹ 19,828 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 19,828, select.
Ottawa.₹ 20,371 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,371, select.
Ottawa.₹ 20,371 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,371, select.
Ottawa.₹ 20,376 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,376, select.
Ottawa.₹ 20,376 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 20,376, select.
Ottawa.₹ 22,202 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 22,202, select.
Ottawa.₹ 22,336 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 22,336, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from ₹ 17,590
Jun
from ₹ 15,288
Jul
from ₹ 15,263
Aug
from ₹ 15,288
Sep
from ₹ 16,652
Oct
from ₹ 15,580
Nov
from ₹ 15,582
Dec
from ₹ 22,596
Jan
from ₹ 22,336
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from ₹ 22,202

Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Ottawa

Alternative Washington D.C. to Ottawa routes

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

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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Washington D.C. to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 15,263
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week108

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Ottawa is ₹ 26,626. 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.
1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Ottawa.
United, Air Canada and Avianca fly direct from Washington D.C. to Ottawa.
As of May 2026, there are 82 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Ottawa is usually June.
If you're flying from Washington D.C., the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 26,626.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Ottawa on Friday, 5 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa is United. And the cheapest airline that flies to Ottawa Gatineau Airport is Air Canada.

Travelling from Washington DC to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • Organising your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are the main departure points in Washington DC.

  • Disembark at Ottawa's major arrival point, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Washington DC to Ottawa flight.

  • Washington DC and Ottawa share the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • The busiest route for flights from Washington DC to Ottawa is from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can select from seven weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from DCA to YOW is the 12:55 Air Canada service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 12:55 with Air Canada.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Washington DC to Ottawa flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ottawa

  • Book four months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap Washington DC to Ottawa flights.

  • July is the best month for nabbing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Washington DC to Ottawa. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from Washington DC to Ottawa couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

  • Save on your Washington DC to Ottawa flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • If you're searching for a direct flight from Washington DC to Ottawa, you can leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Get from DCA to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) without any stops.

  • Air Canada is a well-known airline that offers direct Washington DC to Ottawa plane tickets from DCA.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Washington DC to Ottawa flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to Ronald Reagan National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Ottawa, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:

  • 76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Ottawa out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Nonstop services from IAD will take you to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • From IAD, you can lock in a direct Washington DC to Ottawa plane ticket with United Airlines.

  • Break up your Washington DC to Ottawa flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Washington Dulles International Airport and Ottawa include:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • 74% of flights departing Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • You can lock in a ticket from Washington DC to Ottawa with a stop or two departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Here are some of the most common stopovers between BWI and Ottawa:

    • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

    • Orlando International Airport (MCO)

    • Tampa International Airport (TPA)

  • BWI is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 50 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Washington DC to Ottawa flight:

  • The on-time performance rate of BWI is 77.13%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive as planned.

Arriving in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Washington DC to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YND:

  • Go beyond Ottawa and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.

  • Reserve your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's wise to book your Washington DC to Ottawa flight even earlier.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Central Ottawa is about 11 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.

  • Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

  • The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Travel to Washington DC during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Washington DC to Washington DC in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

  • Lock in a Washington DC 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 to 27ºC.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Washington DC to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.

More about Ottawa

  • After booking your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:

  • All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are essential stops on your Ottawa itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key reasons to visit.

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