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WAS — YOW
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2-4
Tue 9-4

Flights to Ottawa in 2024

Find the latest flights to Ottawa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 80,916 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

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January

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HK$14,230

Return from

HK$11,680

One-way from

HK$6,415
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From Hong Kong Intl to Ottawa
One-way flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Users looking for the lowest fares to Ottawa should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ottawa. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Air Canada and Emirates to Ottawa have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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4,156 reviews
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4,156 reviews

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7.9

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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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4,156 reviews

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7.9

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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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4,156 reviews

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7.9

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8.1

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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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4,156 reviews

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7.9

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8.1

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All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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4,156 reviews

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7.9

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8.1

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8.1

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8.2

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Entertainment

8.3

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1 / 10

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Ottawa is Canada’s fourth-largest city, selected as the capital by Queen Victoria in 1857. The city is located on the Ontario side of the Ottawa river, opposite the French-speaking city of Hull and less than an hour’s drive from the border with the US. Ottawa itself is bilingual, with most residents speaking both English and French.

The city is home to the country’s parliament – housed in three spectacular gothic buildings perched atop Parliament Hill on the Westside of the Rideau Canal – and something of a cultural centre.

Museums, galleries and theatres abound, including the National Gallery, the Museum of Civilisation and the National Libraries.

Lying on the confluence of three rivers (the Ottawa, Gatineau, and Rideau), it is also one of the greenest cities in Canada, with many public parks and spaces as well as easily accessible surrounding countryside.

Its compact size makes it all the more appealing for visitors as most attractions are within easy walking distance. The airport, Ottawa International, at which flights to Ottawa land, is well connected by public transport as well as by taxi and limousine.

Ottawa climate

Winter can get very cold indeed in Ottawa: the second lowest temperature in a capital city was recorded in Ottawa in 1943 of -31 degrees Celsius and in terms of January temperatures it is the third coldest capital in the world (after Ulan Baatar and Astana). Temperatures in the summer, however, are relatively warm. The average July temperature is around 26C.

Getting around Ottawa

Public transport in Ottawa is provided by OC Transpo (buses and the light rail O-Train). Driving is pretty easy and parking spots are freely available. Ottawa is a great city for walking and cycling too. Most of the sights downtown area are within walking distance of each other. Taxis, tour buses and riverboats are all other ways of seeing the city. 

What is good to know if travelling to Ottawa?

  • The annual Canadian Tulip Festival is the largest of its kind in the world, and takes place every May through Ottawa and Gatineau. The festival dates back to 1945, when Queen Juliana of the Netherlands gave a gift of 100,000 tulip bulbs to Canada. Today, the festival showcases tulips throughout the city, with more than three million tulips on display for ten days in May.
  • Canada Day, on 1 July, is celebrated best in the country’s capital. Major events take place throughout the city, but the focus of the entertainment is (understandably) on Parliament Hill. Hundreds of thousands of people take to the streets to celebrate with concerts, street displays and fireworks in the evening.
  • Parliament Hill is the first spot most tourists visit. Don’t miss the sound and light show which runs on summer evenings. Half an hour long, the film about Canada is projected onto the Parliament Buildings accompanied by fantastic lighting effects. The show is free and no booking or tickets are required.
  • The Byward Market, east of downtown, is a huge neighbourhood, characterised by its open air market stalls. Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and art are all on sale in the stalls, while the surrounding shops have become increasingly boutique in recent years. Visit during the day for some shopping or browsing, or at night time for some of Ottawa’s best restaurants, bars and clubs.
  • For open air pursuits, the Rideau Canal is one of the best spots in town. Boat trips are available, for views of the city by water. These can usually be arranged at your hotel or at the canal. The banks of the river are popular routes for joggers and cyclists. Best of all, when the canal freezes over in the winter, it is transformed into a huge outdoor skating rink.
  • When is the best time to fly to Ottawa?

    As with most cities, Ottawa is a year-round destination with something to do even in the depths of winter. Peak season: The most popular season to visit the city is during its summer, roughly from June to late August. This is when the majority of visitors step off flights to Ottawa. Shoulder season: Rates of Ottawa flights can fall in the spring and autumn as temperatures and weather are unpredictable. Heavy snow has been known to fall as late as May. However, there is still much to do in the city: most attractions are open year round and there are annual events and festivals taking place. Check the events and festivals page of the Ottawa city website for detailed information. Off season: Winter time (November through February) is the least popular time to visit Ottawa.

  • What does YOW mean?

    YOW stands for Ottawa Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Ottawa (YOW) if they wish to fly to Ottawa. The Ottawa airport is 10.6 km from the city centre.

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