International route
Cheap flights from Winnipeg to Ottawa
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). 1,049 miles, connecting flights only.
YWG to YOW 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 25mif 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
- Tuesday22% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadOttawa vs Winnipeg
Winnipeg to Ottawa
Round trips from $125
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 26.
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 Winnipeg to Ottawa
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 YWG and YOW. 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 $125; September 2026 is the most expensive at $171 and up, a difference of $46 per traveler.
- 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.
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 Winnipeg to OttawaWinnipeg to Ottawa: common questions
How long is the flight from Winnipeg to Ottawa?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW) takes 2h 25m of flying plus a layover, usually 5h 25m or more door to door across 1,049 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YWG to YOW?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Winnipeg (YWG) and Ottawa (YOW). The most common connections are through MSP, ORD and IAD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Winnipeg to Ottawa?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW), starting at $125 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg. YWG is on America/Winnipeg 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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