International route
Cheap flights from Toronto to Ottawa
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). 226 miles, 55m nonstop.
YYZ to YOW 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
- Tuesday22% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Toronto to Ottawa
Round trips from $89
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.
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 Toronto to Ottawa
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?
Toronto has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure 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.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 22% 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
Ottawa: Canada's capital, and the world's largest skating rink
Ottawa is a compact capital with free national museums, Parliament Hill above the river, and a canal that freezes into a 4.8-mile skateway every winter. Gatineau and the Quebec hills are ten minutes across the bridge.
Best time to visit: May for the tulip festival, June to September for warm weather and Canada Day on 1 July. February for Winterlude and the canal skateway, when it is cold enough to freeze — which is not guaranteed every year.
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Search Toronto to OttawaToronto to Ottawa: common questions
How long is the flight from Toronto to Ottawa?
A nonstop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa (YOW) 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 YYZ to YOW?
WestJet operates nonstop flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa (YOW), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Ottawa?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa (YOW), 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 Toronto to Ottawa 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 Toronto and Ottawa?
Ottawa is in the same time zone as Toronto, so there is no clock change. YYZ is on America/Toronto time and YOW on America/Toronto time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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