$206 Cheap Flights from Québec (YQB) to Ottawa (YOW)

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Cheap Flights from Québec to Ottawa (YQB-YOW)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $206 for one-way flights and $427 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Porter Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 28
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$427 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $427 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 27
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$435 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$435
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $435 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$440 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$440
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 26 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $440 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 20
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$446 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$446
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $446 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$448 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$448
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $448 found 4 days ago
Porter Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 11
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$449 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $449 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 28
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$451 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$451
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $451 found 3 days ago
Porter Airlines
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 27
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$459 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$459
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $459 found 3 days ago
WestJet
Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 29
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$479 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select WestJet flight, departing Tue, Sep 2 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $479 found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Fri, Aug 22 - Sat, Sep 6
YQB
Québec City
YOW
Ottawa
$514 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$514
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Québec City to Ottawa, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $514 found 3 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Québec City (YQB) to Ottawa (YOW)

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $310 - $599 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Ottawa

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. YOW. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 15 minutes. Flights from $512
YOW
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center15 min
Flights from $512
Flights from Québec (YQB) to Ottawa (YOW)
Origin airport
Jean Lesage Intl.
Destination airport
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
Airlines serving
Porter Airlines
Roundtrip price
$426
Distance
229 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 5 mins

Québec to Ottawa Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Québec to Ottawa

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 Québec to Ottawa are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Québec to Ottawa with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Québec to Ottawa

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Québec to Ottawa: 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 Québec to Ottawa

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 Québec to Ottawa in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $206 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 Québec to Ottawa 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 Québec to Ottawa 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 Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) start at $563. 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 Air Canada flight leaving YQB on July 13 2025 and touching down at YOW. The price was last updated on July 8 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from YQB to YOW?
The cheapest flights from YQB to YOW are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
When heading out of Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB), you can board a nonstop flight to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) with Air Canada.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from YQB to YOW?
Book a flight from YQB to YOW with Air Canada. This carrier currently has the cheapest one-way ticket for this route, starting at $284. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from YQB on August 23 2025. Prices were last updated on July 8 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
On average, there is just 1 nonstop flight taking off from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) per day. If this doesn't fit your travel plans, check out flights with layovers. Just filter your search on Expedia to include one or more stops to find the next best option.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
More people fly between YQB and YOW at 6 AM than at any other time of day. Rather go when it's quieter? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from YQB to YOW?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the widest range of options for flights from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW).
What is the earliest flight from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 6:45AM UTC-5, departing from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB). You'll be flying for about 1h 7m, coming in to land at Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) at approximately 7:52AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
Flights from YQB to YOW have an average travel time of 1 hour and 7 minutes. The total distance between the two airports is 230 mi.
What airline has the least delays from YQB to YOW?
With 80% of journeys usually landing on time, Air Canada has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW). To monitor your flight status and get notified about any changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
To avoid potential delays on the Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Departures 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 Ottawa from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB)?
If you're traveling on a direct flight from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Ottawa, Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW) last-minute?
Waiting until right before your break to book a ticket from YQB to YOW generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute discounts, there's no guarantee. Allow some flexibility in your schedule to boost your chances of landing a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a YQB to YOW flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a YQB to YOW flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Just secure your flights and select from our extensive range of stays, then customize your trip with extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Jean Lesage Intl. Airport (YQB) to Macdonald-Cartier Intl. Airport (YOW)?
It's usually possible to reschedule or cancel your YQB to YOW flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Check your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and whether any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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