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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ottawa? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,016. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.$971 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May, returning Wed, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.
Ottawa.$1,008 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,008, select.
Ottawa.$1,016 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,016, select.
Ottawa.$1,032 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,032, select.
Ottawa.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
Ottawa.$1,126 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,126, select.
Ottawa.$1,237 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,237, select.
Ottawa.$1,277 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,277, select.
Ottawa.$1,284 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,284, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Alternative Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa routes

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

Ottawa International

11km from central Ottawa
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from $971
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Ottawa Gatineau

15km from central Ottawa
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Detroit to Ottawa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$971
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County 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 Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa is $971. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa. But we found flights with one or more stops from $971.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Ottawa is usually May.
If you're flying from Detroit Wayne County 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 $971.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Ottawa on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Detroit Wayne County Airport and Ottawa. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • Ottawa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Detroit (the location of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your DTW to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from DTW to Ottawa. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

    • Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

  • Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Detroit, DTW can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • In search of a hotel close to DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Ottawa

  • $389 is currently the best price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa flight. A return plane ticket starts at $971. These fares can change depending on demand.

  • Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from DTW to Ottawa. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, check out the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa ticket.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from DTW to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.

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

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 20 minutes.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:

  • To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from DTW to Ottawa.

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Ottawa in January.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.

More about Ottawa

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are top attractions which should feature on any good Ottawa itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey around 354 kilometres southwest to Toronto to check off its top attractions. From CN Tower to The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among its highlights.

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