$83 Cheap Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ)

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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Toronto (YOW-YYZ)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $83 for one-way flights and $167 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

WestJet
Wed, Jul 23 - Sat, Jul 26
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$167 Roundtrip, just found
$167
Roundtrip
just found
Select WestJet flight, departing Wed, Jul 23 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Jul 26, priced at $167 just found
WestJet
Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$183 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $183 found 3 hours ago
WestJet
Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 26
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$184 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Jul 26, priced at $184 found 6 days ago
WestJet
Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$207 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sun, Jul 27, priced at $207 found 3 hours ago
WestJet
Mon, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 6
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$212 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Mon, Sep 1 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $212 found 1 day ago
WestJet
Fri, Jul 25 - Sat, Jul 26
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$215 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Jul 26, priced at $215 found 4 days ago
WestJet
Fri, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 9
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$217 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Fri, Aug 1 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Aug 9, priced at $217 found 11 hours ago
Porter Airlines
Sun, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 11
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$217 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 10 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Mon, Aug 11, priced at $217 found 9 hours ago
Air Canada
Sun, Aug 10 - Thu, Aug 21
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$218 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Aug 10 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Thu, Aug 21, priced at $218 found 22 hours ago
Air Transat
Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 26
YOW
Ottawa
YYZ
Toronto
$237 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air Transat flight, departing Thu, Jul 24 from Ottawa to Toronto, returning Sat, Jul 26, priced at $237 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ)

December is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $117 - $421 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ)
Origin airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Destination airport
Pearson Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Roundtrip price
$166
Distance
224 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 9 mins

Ottawa to Toronto Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Ottawa to Toronto

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Ottawa to Toronto are during the month of July. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Toronto with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Toronto

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Ottawa to Toronto: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Ottawa to Toronto

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Toronto in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $83 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Ottawa to Toronto flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Ottawa to Toronto airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) cost?
Find affordable return tickets from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) starting from $185. Reserve your seat and get ready to go. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a WestJet flight leaving YOW on July 28 2025 and touching down at YYZ. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from YOW to YYZ?
Fly direct from YOW to YYZ in August to land cheaper tickets. You can find a one-way WestJet flight for $91 leaving on August 29 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
Fly straight to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ). 4 airlines operate direct flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW), including:

  • Air Canada
  • Porter Airlines
  • WestJet

What is the cheapest airline that flies from YOW to YYZ?
Journey from YOW to YYZ with WestJet. This airline currently offers the cheapest one-way fare for this route, starting from $91. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from YOW on August 29 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
When flying out of Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW), you'll have a choice from an average of 16 daily nonstop flights to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
More people fly between YOW and YYZ at 6 AM than at any other point in the day. Prefer a quieter experience? Consider flying outside peak hours and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from YOW to YYZ?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of options for flights from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ).
What is the earliest flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
Take the earliest flight at around 5:15AM UTC-5, leaving from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW). You'll be traveling for roughly 1h 29m, coming in to land at Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) at approximately 6:44AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
Flights from YOW to YYZ have an average travel time of 1 hour and 19 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 230 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
To avoid potential delays on the Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) route, travel before 3 PM. Flights after this time are 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Toronto from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
You'll land at Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) when traveling to Toronto on a direct flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW).
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from YOW to YYZ are usually more expensive. For the lowest rates, start looking for flights as early as possible. That being said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, you may land a cheap ticket right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a YOW to YYZ flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a YOW to YYZ flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, having it all in one place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just pick your flights and select from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with extras like activities, tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) to Pearson Intl. Airport (YYZ)?
If you reserved your YOW to YYZ flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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