CA $189 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Cheap flights from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $189 for one-way flights and CA $480 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW)

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $354 - CA $1,074 per traveller.

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Flight from Washington to Ottawa (DCA - YOW) route information
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, United, WestJet
Roundtrip price
CA $449
Distance
724 km
Average flight time
1 hour 32 mins

Washington to Ottawa Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Washington to Ottawa 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Ottawa from Washington whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Macdonald-Cartier Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Washington to Ottawa today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA to Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Washington to Ottawa—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Ottawa from Washington currently is just CA $480 rising to CA $1,613.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Ottawa  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Ottawa from Washington 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Ottawa with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from DCA to YOW?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and YOW is CA $480. But you better act fast. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from National Airport to Ottawa Intl. Airport?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from DCA to Ottawa Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Flights from National Airport to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) offering flexible change policies are available from several airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter while searching. You'll only need to pay the cost difference between the two flights, without any added fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from National Airport to YOW?
There are plenty of ways to make the 3 hours and 12 minutes between DCA and Ottawa International Airport fly by. Be productive and organize your camera roll or delete all those backed-up emails. A nice snooze also helps pass the time!
How far is the flight from National Airport to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
The flight distance from DCA (DCA) to Ottawa Intl. Airport (YOW) is only 730 kilometres. You'll be disembarking the plane and grabbing your baggage from the carousel before you know it.
Which airlines fly direct from DCA to Ottawa International Airport?
Flying nonstop from National Airport to Ottawa Intl. Airport is a cinch with Air Canada (AC). This leading airline operates 30 flights each month.
Are National Airport to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from DCA to YOW can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but you could also completely miss out! If you'd prefer to play it safe and start your trip planning early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just keep in mind that not all airlines list their prices so far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as prices are updated frequently.

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