CA $136 Cheap Flights from Nanaimo (YCD) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Cheap flights from Nanaimo (YCD) to Ottawa (YOW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $136 for one-way flights and CA $322 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 Nanaimo (YCD) to Ottawa (YOW)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $266 - CA $1,327 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa (YCD - YOW) route information
Origin airport
Nanaimo
Destination airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, WestJet
Roundtrip price
CA $309
Distance
3583 km

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The easy way to book your flights from Nanaimo to Ottawa 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Ottawa from Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo to Ottawa today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from Nanaimo, YCD to Macdonald-Cartier Intl., YOW 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Nanaimo to Ottawa—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Ottawa from Nanaimo currently is just CA $322 rising to CA $396.  

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 Nanaimo 

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 Vancouver Island Airport to Ottawa International Airport?
Based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between YCD and Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) start from CA $322. Book today to secure the best price for your trip. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Vancouver Island Airport to YOW?
Each air carrier has a different set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Vancouver Island Airport to YOW that have flexible change policies?
Flights from YCD to YOW with flexible change policies are available from several airlines. Simply use our "No change fees" filter during your search. You'll only need to cover the cost difference between the two flights, with no extra fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from YCD to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
There are plenty of ways to make the 5 hours and 27 minutes between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) and Ottawa Intl. Airport fly by. Be productive and sort through your camera roll or delete all those backed-up emails. A nice snooze also helps pass the time!
How far is the flight from Vancouver Island Airport to YOW?
The flying distance between Nanaimo Airport (YCD) (YCD) and Ottawa Intl. Airport (YOW) is 3,600 kilometres. Listen to your favourite tunes or get stuck into a book and the trip will zip on by.
Which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Island Airport to Ottawa International Airport?
If you want to travel straight from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Ottawa International Airport, you'll need to book a flight with one or more stops. Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly directly on this route.
Are Vancouver Island Airport to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Late planners can sometimes pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Vancouver Island Airport to Ottawa International Airport popping up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously --- as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It does depend on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices so far in advance.

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