$279 Cheap Flights from Ottawa International (YOW) to Vancouver (YVRA) in 2026

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $297. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Vancouver.$279 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Abbotsford.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Abbotsford on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

Vancouver.$297 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Abbotsford on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

Vancouver.$366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $366, select.

Vancouver.$405 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

Vancouver.$425 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.

Vancouver.$440 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.

Vancouver.$446 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Abbotsford.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Abbotsford on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.

Vancouver.$451 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $451, select.

Vancouver.$460 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.

Vancouver.$468 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.

Vancouver.$472 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Vancouver.$475 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Fri, 29 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $475, select.

Vancouver.$484 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.

Vancouver.$501 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 30 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 30 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Vancouver.$507 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.

Vancouver.$509 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Apr, returning Sat, 17 Apr.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 8 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 17 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Vancouver

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa International to Vancouver flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Ottawa to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$279
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	86

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Vancouver?

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.

How much are return flights from Ottawa International to Vancouver?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Vancouver is $279. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Ottawa International to Vancouver?

5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa International to Vancouver.

Which airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to Vancouver?

Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Ottawa International to Vancouver.

How many flights are there a week from Ottawa International to Vancouver?

As of August 2026, there are 86 flights per week flying from Ottawa International to Vancouver.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ottawa International to Vancouver?

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Vancouver is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Vancouver?

If you're flying from Ottawa International Airport, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Abbotsford – which is 60.8 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from $279.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver?

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 Vancouver 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Vancouver?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Vancouver?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Vancouver with?

Currently, WestJet and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver: what you need to know

Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver.
Vancouver is three hours behind Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Vancouver observes the UTC-7 timezone.
The most popular route is from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Take your pick of 28 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YOW to YVR is the 05:40 Air Canada option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 21:55 with Air Canada.
To avoid rushing for your YOW to Vancouver flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Direct Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver tickets are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) will be where your journey ends.
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver. Get up and away with one of these:
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver

$178 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver flight. Return plane tickets start from $279. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from YOW to Vancouver, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
May is the best month for nabbing an amazing deal on Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from YOW to Vancouver by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find an affordable flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your flight from YOW to Vancouver.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 15 minutes.
After stepping off your YOW to Vancouver flight, unwind at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Generally speaking, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from CXH once you know your travel dates.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver has landed. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Book a hotel near YXX and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're coming in on a late YOW to Vancouver flight or just want a hassle-free arrival, these stays are all about convenience:
Take control of the next part of your trip by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're searching for a vehicle with specific features, lock in your ride from YXX around one week before your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting the car you want, as well as a better rate.

Best time to go to Vancouver

Before scheduling your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Vancouver offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Before locking in your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YOW to Vancouver around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Vancouver

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top attractions which should feature on every Vancouver itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its leading attractions. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.