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Cheapest round-trip
$206
Typical prices: $341-$513
WestJet
Fri 10/19Tue 10/23
YOW - YYJ • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$309
Typical prices: $381-$540
Porter Airlines
Tue 9/25Thu 10/4
YOW - YYJ • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Porter Airlines. Average duration is 5h 25m
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When to book
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 41% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $369 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 55m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Victoria (YOW-YYJ)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Victoria

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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12:25 pm - 5:30 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
8h 05m2 stops Winnipeg Calgary
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
6h 20m1 stop Calgary
$206WestJet
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:20 am - 12:10 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
7h 50m1 stop Calgary
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7:50 am - 7:20 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
8h 30m1 stop Calgary
$208WestJet
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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7:20 am - 12:10 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
7h 50m1 stop Calgary
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6:00 am - 3:20 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
6h 20m1 stop Calgary
$210WestJet
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:25 pm - 7:35 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
10h 10m2 stops Winnipeg Calgary
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7:50 am - 12:20 amYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
13h 30m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl
$214WestJet
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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7:20 am - 12:10 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
7h 50m1 stop Calgary
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11:55 am - 7:33 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
4h 38mnonstop
$250Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4
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2:00 pm - 11:40 pmYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
12h 40m2 stops Hamilton Calgary
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4:30 pm - 5:35 amYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
10h 05m2 stops Vancouver Intl Calgary
$281Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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8:35 am - 10:58 amYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
5h 23mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 5:35 amYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
6h 10m1 stop Calgary
$288Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 4
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8:35 am - 10:55 amYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
5h 20mnonstop
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11:55 am - 7:33 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
4h 38mnonstop
$309Porter Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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8:25 am - 11:04 amYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
5h 39mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 2:45 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
13h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Boston Logan Intl
$310Porter Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29
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7:00 am - 11:30 amYOW  Ottawa-YYJ Victoria Intl
7h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:40 pm - 2:45 pmYYJ  Victoria Intl-YOW Ottawa
13h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Boston Logan Intl
$318Porter Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Ottawa to Victoria flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Victoria?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria start at $206. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $341 to $513. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $206 on WestJet.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Victoria?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Victoria, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Tuesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Victoria?

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Victoria at $334 round-trip.
  • July ($498) and January ($489) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Ottawa to Victoria the cheapest?

Flights from Ottawa to Victoria are cheapest 6 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 41% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Victoria

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YOW

Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

Lucas Aykroyd

Lucas Aykroyd

Expert on YYJ

Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

Key details for Ottawa to Victoria flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$116
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Victoria

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Your Ottawa to Victoria flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Does Ottawa Airport offer family services?

    YOW has baby care facilities where you can breastfeed your baby. You can access the facilities on level 2 airside at the US Flights and the holding room close to gates 14 and 18. On level 1, the baby care rooms are in the Arrivals Hall opposite the chapel. You can also take your kids to the children’s play areas in the domestic and international hold room close to gate 19.

  • What luggage services does Ottawa International Airport offer?

    If you need a hand with your luggage, YOW offers baggage carts free of charge. You can store your bags in the 24-hour operational baggage Storage Room airside in the Arrivals Hall on level 1 at rates dependent on the baggage weight and storage period. To safeguard your baggage from damage and theft, have them wrapped landside on level 3 between 12 noon to 8 pm.

  • Does Victoria International Airport offer services for passengers with limited mobility?

    If you require a wheelchair for transit throughout the airport, you can request the same with your airline. The readily available wheelchairs are at the Departure doors of the airport’s terminal. The airport also offers curbside assistance services for persons with reduced mobility upon request from the baggage claim to the curbside and from the curbside to the airline check-in counter.

  • What transport options can I use from Victoria International Airport?

    If you are headed downtown, you can take the airport shuttle serving the airport and downtown Victoria. BC bus transit offers around 28 departures from the airport to McTavish Transit Exchange, downtown, and Saanich Peninsula. You can also take a metered taxi from YYJ. You can take a hotel shuttle if you are checking into a hotel. For more privacy, you can rent a vehicle from the on-site car rental agencies at the airport.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Ottawa to Victoria flights?

    Among airlines operating Ottawa to Victoria flights:

    • Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Only Porter Airlines operates flights between Ottawa and Victoria.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Flights from Ottawa to Victoria usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Victoria Intl (YYJ).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Ottawa to Victoria flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Victoria.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Ottawa to Victoria?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $369 round-trip via Calgary (YYC), compared to $454 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Victoria pass through?

    One-stop flights from Ottawa to Victoria most commonly connect through:

    • Calgary (YYC) - 70% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 5% of one-stop connections

    Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    On the Ottawa to Victoria route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $405 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $462: a $57 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Ottawa to Victoria spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Victoria flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Victoria?

    Some of the most popular sights in Victoria are Royal Jubilee Hospital, Ogden Point and Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. These are among the most viewed places in Victoria on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Victoria:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 1:50 pm
    • Latest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 2:00 pm.

    The flight takes about 5h 25m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Victoria flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $419. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Ottawa to Victoria?

    A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Victoria takes 5h 25m, covering 2,224 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Victoria?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from Ottawa to Victoria looking right now?

    One-way fares from Ottawa to Victoria are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $164, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 55m, compared with 7h 21m via Calgary (YYC) and 7h 37m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

  • What is the time difference between Ottawa and Victoria?

    Victoria is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Victoria Intl Airport (YYJ)?

    Victoria Intl Airport (YYJ) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $8 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · National
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Avis
    · Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Victoria flight?

    Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria range from $341 to $513, with an average of $419 over the past 12 months. Anything below $341 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Ottawa to Victoria flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Tuesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $405 - about $57 less than Tuesday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 6 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 41% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Victoria trip for November. Fares historically average $334 round-trip in that month - typically $164 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Calgary Airport (YYC) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $369 round-trip on this route - about $85 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the leading international airport serving the Ottawa region. The airport has a single terminal with three levels. Expect to walk short distances between the levels as they are close to each other.
  • Upon arriving at YOW airport about 2 hours before your departure, as required, you can visit the on-site lounge, Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, in the domestic and international terminal as you wait. You need a lounge membership program to access the lounge. You can also visit the observation deck landside on level 3 and watch planes take off and land.
  • If you are flying with a pet or service animal to YOW, the airport has indoor and outdoor pet relief areas where you can attend to your pet’s potty needs. The locations are past security close to gate 18, and the outdoor one is across the passenger terminal on level 1 close to the south end of Parkade 1. The relief areas have plastic bags for proper disposal of waste.
  • A flight from Ottawa to Victoria emanates about 736 kg of carbon per traveler. You can take an eco-friendlier flight travelling the route. You can fly Westjet Airline or Air Canada, emitting approximately 22% and 21% less carbon, respectively, plying the route.
  • Vitoria International Airport (YYJ) is easy to maneuver. The airport comprises a small two-level terminal. Upon landing at the airport, you can easily access all the facilities in the airport and public transport.

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Direct departures

Ottawa to Victoria Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Victoria Intl to Ottawa

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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