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Flight deals from Ottawa to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $327. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.$327 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.
Vancouver.$328 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Wed, 17 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.
Vancouver.$381 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $381, select.
Vancouver.$388 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 23 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.
Vancouver.$393 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.
Vancouver.$395 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $395, select.
Vancouver.$403 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Jul, returning Sat, 18 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $403, select.
Vancouver.$423 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound direct flight with Air Canada departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $423, select.
Vancouver.$438 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $438, select.
Vancouver.$468 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $468, select.
Vancouver.$469 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.
Vancouver.$472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Vancouver.$485 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.
Vancouver.$496 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Vancouver.$496 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $496, select.
Vancouver.$501 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $501, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ottawa to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from $501
May
from $327
Jun
from $328
Jul
from $403
Aug
from $469
Sep
from $485
Oct
from $548
Nov
from $496
Dec
from $602
Jan
from $672
Feb
from $709
Mar
from $804

Direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International

Ottawa to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Ottawa to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

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Nanaimo

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Abbotsford

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Ottawa to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$327
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 24 mins
Most popular airlineAsiana Airlines
Average flights per week101

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International is $327. 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.
5 hours and 24 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
Asiana Airlines, Air Transat and Air New Zealand fly direct from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
As of April 2026, there are 101 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport on Friday, 22 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 24 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 Vancouver International 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 Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know

  • Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your options for leaving from here when booking your flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • 5 hours 25 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Ottawa. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. There are 31 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 9:55pm. Choose the first YOW to YVR departure operated by Air Canada at 5:40am if you want to get going earlier.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to YVR, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • You can take a direct flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport leaving from YOW. Book your ticket with one of these:

  • Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from YOW to YVR.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.

  • The journey from central Ottawa to YOW takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Catching an early flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver is around 11 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.

  • It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • $178 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport. Return flights start from $327. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to YVR, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport ticket.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Ottawa to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Visit Vancouver in November for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to YVR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).

More about Vancouver

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ottawa to Vancouver International Airport:

  • Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.

Explore more of Canada

  • Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.

  • Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Valleyview Nature Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Clearwater Lakes.

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