International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Vancouver
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). 2,207 miles, 5h 10m nonstop.
YOW to YVR at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,207 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 5h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ACWS2 airlinesAir Canada, WestJet
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 3h behindVancouver vs Ottawa
Ottawa to Vancouver
Round trips from $218
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 Vancouver
2 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 10 more with one stop.
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- WSWestJetNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, SFO, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- G4Allegiant AirLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $50
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, PHX, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via PVD, BDL · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, SLC, SEA, LAX, JFK · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via DEN, LAS, ATL, PHX, CLE · first checked bag from $55
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via HOU, MDW, DEN, LAS, BNA, LAX · first checked bag from $35
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS · first checked bag from $55
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AADLUAWN5 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)WNNKF9G44 airlines
- Denver (DEN)UAWNF93 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)AAUA2 airlines
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
Tips for this route
- Only Air Canada and WestJet fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or LAS 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 $218; September 2026 is the most expensive at $306 and up, a difference of $88 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% 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.
- Vancouver is 3 hours behind Ottawa. A morning departure lands in Vancouver with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Vancouver: Mountains, ocean and the best Asian food in North America
Vancouver sits between the Pacific and the Coast Mountains, a short flight from Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Whistler's ski slopes two hours north make it a year-round destination.
Best time to visit: June–September is dry and warm — the best time for the seawall, beaches and hiking. December–March is ski season for Whistler and the North Shore; spring and fall are wet but cheap.
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Search Ottawa to VancouverOttawa to Vancouver: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 5h 10m gate to gate, covering 2,207 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to YVR?
Air Canada and WestJet operate nonstop flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, LAS and DEN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR), starting at $218 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Ottawa. YOW is on America/Toronto time and YVR on America/Vancouver time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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