What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Ottawa?

Air Canada operates the most flights from New Zealand to Ottawa at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Ottawa. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

How do I know if a flight to Ottawa is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Ottawa is around $2,208 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

What is the cheapest flight to Ottawa?

Auckland to Ottawa is the cheapest route at $2,336 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Christchurch to Ottawa is the most popular connection with return deals from $2,760.

How much is a flight to Ottawa?

On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Ottawa costs $2,455, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Wellington average $2,219, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $2,282.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

Afternoon flights to Ottawa are the cheapest at $2,247 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,842.

What is a good deal for flights to Ottawa?

Flights under $2,208 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Ottawa at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from: •Christchurch $2,197 •Wellington $2,207 •Auckland $2,208.

What are the most popular airlines flying to Ottawa?

Air New Zealand is the most popular airline flying to Ottawa on KAYAK, followed by Air Canada.

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Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

19:40 - 15:59AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

37h 19m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:40 - 18:25YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,336Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,385United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

06:15 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,385United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

06:15 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

14:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 13:11AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

39h 21m2 stops San Francisco Newark

14:00 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,407United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:30 - 00:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

35h 26m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

17:40 - 16:05YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,521Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

07:30 - 01:00AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

34h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Calgary

06:10 - 14:50YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

38h 40m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

19:40 - 15:59AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

37h 19m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

17:40 - 18:25YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Brisbane

$2,336Multiple Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,385United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

06:15 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,385United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

06:15 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

14:50 - 21:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

24h 06m2 stops San Francisco Newark

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 13:11AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

39h 21m2 stops San Francisco Newark

14:00 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 10m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

$2,398United Airlines

Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

15:50 - 21:16AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

23h 26m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Houston George Bush Intcntl San Francisco

$2,407United Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

07:30 - 00:56AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

35h 26m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Vancouver Intl

17:40 - 16:05YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,521Multiple Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

07:30 - 01:00AKL Auckland Intl-YOW Ottawa

34h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Los Angeles Calgary

06:10 - 14:50YOW Ottawa-AKL Auckland Intl

38h 40m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,578Qantas Airways

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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Ottawa

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What is the cheapest flight to Ottawa?: Auckland to Ottawa is the cheapest route at $2,336 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Christchurch to Ottawa is the most popular connection with return deals from $2,760.
How much is a flight to Ottawa? Average and cheapest price for all return flights to Ottawa from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: On average, a return flight from New Zealand to Ottawa costs $2,455, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Wellington average $2,219, while Christchurch runs a bit higher at $2,282.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa? Average price for all return flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.: Afternoon flights to Ottawa are the cheapest at $2,247 return on average. Night flights are the most expensive at $2,842.
What is a good deal for flights to Ottawa?: Flights under $2,208 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Ottawa at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Christchurch $2,197
•Wellington $2,207
•Auckland $2,208.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Ottawa based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Ottawa is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Ottawa is around $2,208 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Ottawa?
Air Canada operates the most flights from New Zealand to Ottawa at 0 per week, while Air New Zealand is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from New Zealand to Ottawa. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

For flights to Ottawa, a good return fare is around $2,208. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Ottawa in December. Return fares historically average $2,149, making December the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
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Shift your departure to midday to save up to $595 on a return flight. Midday flights to Ottawa average $2,247 compared to $2,842 for evening flights.

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