International route
Cheap flights from Ottawa to Winnipeg
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). 1,049 miles, connecting flights only.
YOW to YWG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 1,049 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 2h 40mif 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
- Wednesday20% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h behindWinnipeg vs Ottawa
Ottawa to Winnipeg
Round trips from $127
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 27.
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 Winnipeg
No nonstop service: 5 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MDW · first checked bag from $35
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costConnecting via MSP · first checked bag from $45
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Minneapolis (MSP)DLSY2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Washington (IAD)UA1 airline
- Chicago (MDW)WN1 airline
- Toronto (YYZ)WS1 airline
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between YOW and YWG. Every itinerary connects, most often through MSP, ORD or IAD, 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 $127; September 2026 is the most expensive at $174 and up, a difference of $47 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday 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.
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Search Ottawa to WinnipegOttawa to Winnipeg: common questions
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Winnipeg?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Ottawa (YOW) to Winnipeg (YWG) takes 2h 40m of flying plus a layover, usually 5h 40m or more door to door across 1,049 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to YWG?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Ottawa (YOW) and Winnipeg (YWG). The most common connections are through MSP, ORD and IAD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Winnipeg?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Ottawa (YOW) to Winnipeg (YWG), starting at $127 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Ottawa to Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg?
Winnipeg is 1 hour behind Ottawa. YOW is on America/Toronto time and YWG on America/Winnipeg time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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