Cheap flights from Ottawa to Dubai from C$1,016 YOW → DXB
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
The cheapest return found recently is C$2,469 (US$1,732) with Air Canada, 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$1,016 (US$713) with WestJet, 25 Sept 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- C$1,016 (US$713), found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- C$2,469 (US$1,732), 23 Dec to 7 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- C$2,469 (US$1,732) to C$2,554 (US$1,792)
- Cheapest month to fly
- July 2027, return fares from C$2,244 (US$1,574) found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually C$2,469 (US$1,732) to C$2,554 (US$1,792).
Cheapest return found recently
C$2,469 (US$1,732)
23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 · Air Canada
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 9:30 p.m. · Return leaves 3:15 a.m. · 61 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$2,469 (US$1,732) 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
C$2,244 (US$1,574) 30 Jul 2027 – 11 Aug 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 39 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$1,646 (US$1,155) to C$2,908 (US$2,040).
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 19 Dec to 30 Jul 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 15-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec – 5 Jan 2027 | C$2,596 (US$1,821) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 4 stops, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | C$2,554 (US$1,792) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | C$2,486 (US$1,744) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 | C$2,469 (US$1,732) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Jul 2027 – 11 Aug 2027 | C$2,244 (US$1,574) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
July 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$2,244 (US$1,574).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
C$1,016 (US$713)
25 Sept 2027 · WestJet
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 6:25 p.m. · 25 h 55 min trip
3 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
C$1,016 (US$713) 25 Sept 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 33 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$810 (US$568) to C$1,252 (US$878).
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 25 Sept 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2027 | C$1,095 (US$768) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Sept 2027 | C$1,016 (US$713) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 3 stops | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, WestJet.
Premium cabin fares from Ottawa to Dubai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Sept 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ottawa to Dubai?
Return
The cheapest fares were 180 or more days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (39 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | C$1,729 (US$1,213) | C$1,729 (US$1,213) | +5% | 8 |
| 30–59 days | C$2,441 (US$1,713) | C$2,272 (US$1,594) | +48% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | C$2,235 (US$1,568) | C$2,020 (US$1,417) | +36% | 20 |
| 180+ days | C$1,646 (US$1,155) | C$1,646 (US$1,155) | Cheapest seen | 14 |
One-way
Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (33 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | C$994 (US$697) | C$969 (US$680) | +23% | 12 |
| 30–59 days | C$1,045 (US$733) | C$820 (US$575) | +29% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | C$810 (US$568) | C$810 (US$568) | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 180+ days | C$1,088 (US$763) | C$1,016 (US$713) | +34% | 20 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Ottawa → Sharjah
22 km from Dubai
C$1,033 (US$725)
C$17 (US$12) more than flying to Dubai
22 Nov · YOW → SHJ · 3 stops
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 23 Dec – 7 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Ottawa to Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is C$2,469 (US$1,732) with Air Canada, 23 Dec to 7 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is C$2,244 (US$1,574) with Air Canada, 30 Jul 2027 to 11 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually C$2,469 (US$1,732) to C$2,554 (US$1,792).
How much is a one-way flight from Ottawa to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is C$1,016 (US$713) with WestJet, 25 Sept 2027, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Dubai?
July 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$2,244 (US$1,574), 30 Jul 2027 to 11 Aug 2027, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Dubai?
In 39 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares were cheapest 180 or more days before departure. In 33 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 19% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with WestJet on 25 Sept 2027, takes 25 h 55 min with 3 stops.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Dubai?
Between 19 Dec and 30 Jul 2027, Air Canada has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Porter Airlines Canada on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work