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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edmonton

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). 1,771 miles, connecting flights only.

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YOW to YEG at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
1,771 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
4h 15mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
2h behindEdmonton vs Ottawa

Ottawa to Edmonton

Round trips from $194

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Ottawa to Edmonton fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$257
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$215
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 4$217
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$216
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 26$194
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$195

Airlines flying Ottawa to Edmonton

No nonstop service: 8 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between YOW and YEG. Every itinerary connects, most often through SEA, DEN or YYC, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $194; September 2026 is the most expensive at $257 and up, a difference of $63 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
  • Edmonton is 2 hours behind Ottawa. A morning departure lands in Edmonton with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Ottawa to Edmonton: common questions

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edmonton?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) takes 4h 15m of flying plus a layover, usually 7h 15m or more door to door across 1,771 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to YEG?

No airline currently flies nonstop between Ottawa (YOW) and Edmonton (YEG). The most common connections are through SEA, DEN and YYC.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG), starting at $194 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Edmonton flights?

Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Edmonton?

Edmonton is 2 hours behind Ottawa. YOW is on America/Toronto time and YEG on America/Edmonton time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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