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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $481. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.$481 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with WestJet and Porter Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.
Ottawa.$502 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.
Ottawa.$507 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $507, select.
Ottawa.$542 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $542, select.
Ottawa.$556 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $556, select.
Ottawa.$569 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $569, select.
Ottawa.$584 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $584, select.
Ottawa.$605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Victoria International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.
Ottawa.$609 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.
Ottawa.$609 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.
Ottawa.$609 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $609, select.
Ottawa.$616 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
Ottawa.$616 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $616, select.
Ottawa.$624 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
Ottawa.$624 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Sun, 6 Sep.Return flight with WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Victoria International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $624, select.
Ottawa.$653 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Porter Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Victoria International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound direct flight with Porter Airlines departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Victoria International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Victoria International to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Victoria International to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $807
Jun
from $481
Jul
from $501
Aug
from $507
Sep
from $569
Oct
from $604
Nov
from $682
Dec
from $880
Jan
from $1,010
Feb
from $849
Mar
Find prices
Apr
from $805

Direct flights from Victoria International to Ottawa

Alternative Victoria International to Ottawa routes

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

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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from $481
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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Victoria to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$481
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time4 hrs, 57 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week12

Finding cheap flights from Victoria International 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 Victoria International to Ottawa is $481. 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.
4 hours and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Victoria International to Ottawa.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly direct from Victoria International to Ottawa.
As of May 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Victoria International to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Victoria International to Ottawa is usually June.
If you're flying from Victoria International 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 $481.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 57 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 May, the average temperature is usually around 12°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, WestJet and Porter Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Travelling from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa.

  • Ottawa is three hours ahead of Victoria, where Victoria International Airport is located. Ottawa follows the UTC-4 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). There are two services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYJ to YOW is the 11:50 Porter Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 11:55 with Porter Airlines.

  • To avoid rushing for your YYJ to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.

  • Direct Victoria International Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be landing.

  • Be on the lookout for offers from Porter Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa.

  • YYJ is about 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near YYJ:

  • Of all flights leaving Victoria International Airport, 67.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Ottawa

  • $209 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Victoria International Airport to Ottawa flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $481. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • To snag cheap flights from YYJ to Ottawa, reserve your trip one month before your departure date.

  • May is the best month for landing an amazing deal on Victoria International Airport to Ottawa 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.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from YYJ to Ottawa is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discount appears.

  • Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

  • Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 20 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • Arriving on a late flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two good options close to YND are Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport.

  • Venture beyond Ottawa and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.

  • Reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from YYJ to Ottawa. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the best deal.

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • After your flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your YYJ to Ottawa flight, settle in at a hotel close to YOW. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting forever for a cab. Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare rates and availability from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget.

  • Snap up a deal by securing your ride from YOW two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

  • You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa. The city buzzes during high season, but prices are usually higher and top attractions can be crowded. Visit Ottawa in low season for a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book a Victoria International Airport to Ottawa flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

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

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Ottawa right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa:

  • All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are must-do's during your Ottawa adventure.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.

Plan the rest of your trip from Victoria to Ottawa

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