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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $595. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.$523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.
Ottawa.$560 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Aug, returning Sat, 22 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $560, select.
Ottawa.$580 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $580, select.
Ottawa.$595 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $595, select.
Ottawa.$597 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sun, 2 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $597, select.
Ottawa.$615 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Mon, 26 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Ottawa.$640 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.
Ottawa.$640 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $640, select.
Ottawa.$641 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $641, select.
Ottawa.$674 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $674, select.
Ottawa.$700 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Dec, returning Tue, 5 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 27 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $700, select.
Ottawa.$747 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $747, select.
Ottawa.$780 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.
Ottawa.$780 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $780, select.
Ottawa.$820 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from $581
Jul
from $596
Aug
from $562
Sep
from $641
Oct
from $616
Nov
from $642
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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa

Alternative Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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from $523
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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Washington D.C. to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$525
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineJazz Air
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa is $523. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa.
Jazz Air, Air Canada and United fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa.
As of June 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Ottawa is usually June.
If you're flying from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from $523.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Ottawa on Monday, 29 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Travelling from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa is 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • Washington DC (the location of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Ottawa share the same timezone — UTC-5.

  • The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). There are seven weekly services between these two airports. Air Canada offers a 12:55 departure between DCA and YOW.

  • For a relaxed start to your DCA to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.

  • Direct Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll complete your journey.

  • Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from DCA to Ottawa. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • The journey from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Searching for a hotel close to DCA? If you've booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:

  • 71% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reach their destination on schedule.

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa

  • $226 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa flight. A return plane ticket starts at $523. These fares can change based on availability and demand.

  • Lock in cheap flights from DCA to Ottawa by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from DCA to Ottawa by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.

  • Think about booking a hotel near YOW if you're coming in on a late flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:

  • Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from DCA to Ottawa can help you get the lowest rate.

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in a Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from DCA to Ottawa around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa:

  • Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal National Historic Site are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Ottawa itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.

Explore more of Canada

  • Ottawa will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 354 kilometres southwest of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.

  • If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.

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