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Flight deals from Halifax International to Ottawa International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Halifax International Airport to Ottawa International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $336. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Halifax International to Ottawa International

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

Direct flights from Halifax International to Ottawa International

Halifax International to Ottawa International: Alternative routes

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

Halifax to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$292
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir Transat
Average flights per week106

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Halifax International to Ottawa International is $292. 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.
2 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Halifax International to Ottawa International.
Air Transat, Porter Airlines and Porter Airlines Inc fly direct from Halifax International to Ottawa International.
As of June 2026, there are 106 flights per week flying from Halifax International to Ottawa International.
The cheapest month to fly from Halifax International to Ottawa International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Halifax International Airport to Ottawa International Airport on Monday, 22 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 12 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 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 Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Porter Airlines and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa International.

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

  • Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

  • Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa one hour behind Halifax.

  • You can choose from 121 weekly Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Porter Airlines is the earliest you can take. Porter Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:35.

  • To ensure you get on your YHZ to YOW flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Ottawa holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Canada:

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.

  • Among carriers operating YHZ to YOW flights, Air Canada has the best track record for timely arrivals.

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

  • $243 is the best price for a one-way Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start at $292. These fares may change based on availability.

  • To secure cheap tickets from YHZ to YOW, book your trip six months before your departure date.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from YHZ to YOW by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Handy information about Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)

  • Of the departures from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, 56.27% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To reach Halifax Stanfield International Airport from central Halifax, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a handy hotel close to YHZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa

  • YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.

  • From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Ottawa in February.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YHZ to YOW around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Canada

  • Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.

  • If you want to check out another side of Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are the start of reasons to visit.

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