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Cheap flights from Toronto to Ottawa from C$123 YHM, YTZ, YYZ → YOW

Hamilton Airport (YHM), Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ), Pearson International Airport (YYZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

The cheapest return found recently is C$364 (US$255) with Porter Airlines Canada, 23 Dec – 28 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$123 (US$86) with Porter Airlines Canada, 1 Dec, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
C$123 (US$86), Porter Airlines Canada, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
C$364 (US$255), 23 Dec to 28 Dec
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, one-way fares from C$123 (US$86) found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Porter Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada
Shortest nonstop flight found
1 h 10 min

Return

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.

Cheapest return found recently

C$364 (US$255)

23 Dec – 28 Dec · Porter Airlines Canada

Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Leaves 10:35 a.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 2 h 7 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

C$364 (US$255)

23 Dec – 28 Dec · Porter Airlines Canada

Toronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Leaves 10:35 a.m. · Return leaves 5:20 p.m. · 2 h 7 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$364 (US$255) 23 Dec – 28 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 31 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$207 (US$145) to C$539 (US$378).

C$364 (US$255), the cheapest return found recently, sits here in that range of C$207 (US$145) to C$539 (US$378).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

4 fares on 1 departure dates

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Dec – 28 DecC$364 (US$255)Porter Airlines CanadaToronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually C$178 (US$125) to C$216 (US$152).

Cheapest one-way found recently

C$123 (US$86)

1 Dec · Porter Airlines Canada

Hamilton Airport (YHM) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Leaves 12:10 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

C$123 (US$86)

1 Dec · Porter Airlines Canada

Hamilton Airport (YHM) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Leaves 12:10 p.m. · 1 h 10 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$123 (US$86) 1 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$115 (US$81) to C$200 (US$140).

C$123 (US$86), the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of C$115 (US$81) to C$200 (US$140).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 17 Nov to 7 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 one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

20 fares on 8 departure dates

17 Nov: C$228 (US$160), found 6 days ago18 Nov: C$195 (US$137), found 5 days ago20 Nov: C$212 (US$149), found 3 days ago21 Nov: C$210 (US$147), found 7 days ago1 Dec: C$123 (US$86), found 3 days ago18 Jan 2027: C$174 (US$122), found 6 days ago2 Apr 2027: C$180 (US$126), found 4 days ago7 Jul 2027: C$261 (US$183), found 4 days agoNovDecJanAprJul
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
17 NovC$228 (US$160)Porter Airlines CanadaHamilton Airport (YHM) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
18 NovC$195 (US$137)Air CanadaToronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
20 NovC$212 (US$149)Porter Airlines CanadaToronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
21 NovC$210 (US$147)Porter Airlines CanadaToronto City Centre Airport (YTZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 DecC$123 (US$86)Porter Airlines CanadaHamilton Airport (YHM) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
18 Jan 2027C$174 (US$122)Porter Airlines CanadaHamilton Airport (YHM) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
2 Apr 2027C$180 (US$126)WestJetPearson International Airport (YYZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Jul 2027C$261 (US$183)WestJetPearson International Airport (YYZ) → Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)nonstopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from C$123 (US$86).

November 2026From C$195 (US$137)4 departure dates18 Nov · found 5 days agoOpen this trip
December 2026From C$123 (US$86)Cheapest seen1 departure date1 Dec · found 3 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From C$174 (US$122)1 departure date18 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From C$180 (US$126)1 departure date2 Apr 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip
July 2027From C$261 (US$183)1 departure date7 Jul 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Toronto to Ottawa

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.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Toronto to Ottawa?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (31 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$381 (US$267)C$235 (US$165)+82%19
7–13 daysC$309 (US$217)C$234 (US$164)+48%17
14–29 daysC$314 (US$220)C$309 (US$217)+50%13
30–59 daysC$210 (US$147)C$207 (US$145)Cheapest seen20
90–179 daysC$502 (US$353)C$452 (US$317)+140%16

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$161 (US$113)C$138 (US$97)+13%43
7–13 daysC$177 (US$124)C$120 (US$84)+24%47
14–29 daysC$143 (US$100)C$115 (US$81)Cheapest seen29
30–59 daysC$201 (US$141)C$147 (US$103)+41%27
90–179 daysC$154 (US$108)C$154 (US$108)+8%11
180+ daysC$265 (US$186)C$261 (US$183)+86%19

Could a nearby airport be cheaper?

A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.

One-way

Kitchener → Ottawa

92 km from Toronto

C$602 (US$422)

C$479 (US$336) more than flying from Toronto

19 Nov · YKF → YOW · 1 stop

found 4 days ago

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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 – 28 Dec. 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 Toronto to Ottawa?

The cheapest return found recently is C$364 (US$255) with Porter Airlines Canada, 23 Dec to 28 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How much is a one-way flight from Toronto to Ottawa?

The cheapest one-way found recently is C$123 (US$86) with Porter Airlines Canada, 1 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually C$178 (US$125) to C$216 (US$152).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Ottawa?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from C$123 (US$86), 1 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Toronto to Ottawa?

In 31 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 12% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Toronto to Ottawa?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$364 (US$255) with Porter Airlines Canada, 23 Dec to 28 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is C$123 (US$86) with Porter Airlines Canada, 1 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Ottawa?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Porter Airlines Canada on 1 Dec, takes 1 h 10 min from Hamilton Airport (YHM) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Toronto to Ottawa?

Between 17 Nov and 7 Jul 2027, Porter Airlines Canada has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, WestJet on 2 and Air 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