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Charlottetown.$736 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Thu, 14 May.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Charlottetown on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $736, select.
Charlottetown.$814 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Charlottetown on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
Charlottetown.$814 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Aug, returning Fri, 14 Aug.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 9 Aug, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Charlottetown on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $814, select.
Charlottetown.$815 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Jun, returning Mon, 22 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Charlottetown on Mon, 22 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $815, select.
Charlottetown.$1,059 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 15 Feb.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Charlottetown on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,059, select.
Charlottetown.$1,525 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Dec, returning Thu, 18 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 11 Dec, arriving in Charlottetown.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Charlottetown on Thu, 18 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,525, select.
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Cheapest deal$736
Cheapest monthMay
Average flight duration1 hour and 59 minutes
Most popular airlineAir Canada

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Direct flights from Ottawa to Charlottetown

Ottawa to Charlottetown: Alternative routes

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

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa to Charlottetown: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown is $736. 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 59 minutes is the average flight time from Ottawa to Charlottetown.
Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines Inc and Air Transat fly direct from Ottawa to Charlottetown.
As of December 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from Ottawa to Charlottetown.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Charlottetown is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 59 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 Charlottetown 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 Charlottetown is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), the main airport in Ottawa. Look for flights from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) that depart from this base.

  • The timezone in Charlottetown is UTC-3, which is one hour ahead of Ottawa. Charlottetown Airport is located in Charlottetown.

  • For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Ottawa to YYG.

  • Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • Located around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa, YND can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.

  • If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport, why not stay somewhere nice and close? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy some extra shut-eye) at Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport is another convenient accommodation option near Ottawa Gatineau Airport.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • You can book a direct Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) flight ticket out of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Work out whether leaving from YOW works best for your plans.

  • Catch your direct flight from Ottawa to YYG with Porter Airlines. This is one of the top carriers operating this route out of YOW.

  • Porter Airlines is the most popular choice for travellers flying from YOW to YYG.

  • With 65.0% of its services arriving as planned, Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Charlottetown Airport.

  • You can get to YOW from the centre of Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Ottawa to YYG flight? Check in to a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:

  • 58.21% of flights departing Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.

  • You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.

About Charlottetown Airport (YYG)

Getting from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to central Charlottetown

  • The centre of Charlottetown is about 5 kilometres from Charlottetown Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)

  • Right now, $249 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $735. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Ottawa to YYG.

  • Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Ottawa to YYG.

  • Find an affordable flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport (YYG). Plan your visit to Charlottetown in February for a quieter experience.

  • The warmest month in Charlottetown is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your Ottawa to YYG flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport in February when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).

More about Charlottetown

  • Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Charlottetown Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Charlottetown:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. St. Dunstan's Basilica, L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada and Beaconsfield Historic House are top attractions which should feature on every Charlottetown itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • Charlottetown is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south of Charlottetown, a trip to Halifax will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens.

  • Around 129 kilometres west of Charlottetown, Moncton is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.

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