International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Toronto
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). 226 miles, 55m nonstop.
YOW to YYZ at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 226 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- WS1 airlineWestJet
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday16% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Ottawa to Toronto
Round trips from $89
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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.
Airlines flying Ottawa to Toronto
1 airline flies nonstop with 2 departures a day combined.
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
OttawaToronto has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Toronto
Tips for this route
- Only WestJet flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through a hub is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $89; September 2026 is the most expensive at $109 and up, a difference of $20 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 16% 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.
- At 226 miles this is a short hop of 55m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
Toronto: North America's most multicultural city
Toronto is a short hop from the Northeast and Midwest, with Air Canada, WestJet and every US legacy carrier competing on fares. The CN Tower, the Islands, Kensington Market and neighborhoods from Greektown to Little Italy make it a rich city break.
Best time to visit: May–September is warm with festivals nearly every weekend (TIFF in September). Late spring and early fall have the best value; winter is cold but hotels are cheap.
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Search Ottawa to TorontoOttawa to Toronto: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Toronto?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ) takes about 55m gate to gate, covering 226 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to YYZ?
WestJet operates nonstop flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Toronto?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ), starting at $89 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Toronto 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 Toronto?
Toronto is in the same time zone as Ottawa, so there is no clock change. YOW is on America/Toronto time and YYZ on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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