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$234 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Victoria

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Victoria, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$300
Overall average: $324
WestJet
Fri 2/20Sun 2/22
YOW - YYJ • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$340
Typical prices: $337-$400
Porter Airlines
Thu 2/19Sun 2/22
YOW - YYJ • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $300 (round-trip)
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January
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Victoria (YOW-YYJ)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Victoria

Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:15 pm - 7:50 am
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YYJ
15h 35m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 6:23 pm
YYJ
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YOW
20h 23m
2 stops
$300WestJet
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
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3:05 pm - 10:02 pm
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YYJ
9h 57m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 6:23 pm
YYJ
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YOW
19h 23m
2 stops
$301Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
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3:05 pm - 10:02 pm
YOW
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YYJ
9h 57m
1 stop
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
YYJ
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YOW
6h 25m
1 stop
$308Porter Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
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8:40 am - 11:15 am
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YYJ
5h 35mnonstop
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
YYJ
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YOW
6h 25m
1 stop
$312Porter Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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8:40 am - 11:15 am
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YYJ
5h 35mnonstop
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
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YOW
6h 25m
1 stop
$318Porter Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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5:40 am - 7:50 am
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YYJ
29h 10m
2 stops
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7:00 pm - 6:23 pm
YYJ
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YOW
20h 23m
2 stops
$320WestJet
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6
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5:40 am - 4:24 pm
YOW
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YYJ
13h 44m
2 stops
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
YYJ
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YOW
6h 25m
1 stop
$321Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:40 am - 12:27 pm
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YYJ
8h 47m
1 stop
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12:10 pm - 7:50 pm
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YOW
4h 40mnonstop
$323Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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5:40 am - 12:21 am
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YYJ
21h 41m
2 stops
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
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YOW
6h 25m
1 stop
$325Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 6
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5:40 am - 4:24 pm
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YYJ
13h 44m
2 stops
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11:00 pm - 8:25 am
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YOW
6h 25m
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$327Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Victoria flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Victoria to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Ottawa to Victoria, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Victoria, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Tuesday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Victoria is January, where tickets cost $271 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $409 and $377 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Ottawa to Victoria?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $384, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Victoria?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Victoria, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Victoria, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 32% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Victoria

 
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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.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$234
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Ottawa to Victoria

When to book flights from Ottawa to Victoria

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Victoria based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Victoria

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Victoria?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Victoria was $234 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Victoria?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Ottawa to Victoria. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Victoria?

    On your way to Victoria, you’ll fly out from Ottawa. You’ll be landing at Victoria Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Victoria flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Victoria?

    The Embraer 195 E2 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Victoria flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Victoria?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Victoria on on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Victoria, Porter Airlines or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Victoria are Porter Airlines and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 7.9, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Victoria.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Victoria?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Victoria from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Victoria with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and YYJ can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Victoria?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Victoria from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Victoria

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Victoria?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Ottawa to Victoria Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Ottawa Airport to Victoria Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Ottawa to Victoria Intl

Monday

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Thursday

Porter Airlines

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Sunday

Porter Airlines

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Direct returns

Victoria Intl to Ottawa

Monday

Porter Airlines

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Thursday

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Sunday

Porter Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Ottawa to Victoria

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Victoria. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Victoria? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 412 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
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The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

6.0 GoodBeat, Jan 2026
YUL - YVR
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The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

The flight booking code given by Kayak was not the correct one used by the airline. I had to call to get the correct one. It was never sent to me. Totally unacceptable!

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

Much roomer than air Canada! Great flight for the price. No complaints

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

The delays were never ending and we were never properly informed as to why. 1st and 2nd delay were handled well, but by the time we received our 7th delay, and then subsequently asked to willingly get bumped, it turned into one of the worst flying situations of my life. I didn’t get home until 2am which is roughly 5 hours later than originally planned.

Very short flight. No food or entertainment required. Nice crew. Flight left late.

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Not sure what happened, but for some reason we had to sit on the plane for an extra 10 minutes once we arrived in Abbotsford. Obviously, it was an engine issue.

8 hrs. Of waiting instead of couple of hours..the only good thing I'm still able to go to my destination...

Our biggest complaint was a major schedule change that was not communicated to us in any way. Luckily the time change went later not earlier so we did not miss the flight. Our email addresses and phone numbers were on file but we received no email no text message no nothing. Short flight so not much to say.

The check in was quick but the counter person didn’t inform me that the flight was delayed. I was also not informed of the boarding gate. When the plane landed there was a mixup at the gate with the ramp crew which delayed the flight further. All in all the experience didn’t meet the standard I’ve come to expect from WestJet

Counter representative refused to check my luggage despite paying for it in advance

When I purchased the flights I included the luggage, the luggage was not added and got charged the full price anyway. Had to pay for the luggage at check in. Initial flight was delayed, we missed our 9am connection (flew with my wife), then the airline rebooks us to the next flights, putting my wife in at 1.40pm and me at 4pm, what a crazy wait time. We managed to fix it with customer service and they put me in the 1:40pm flight too, but they left my baggage behind in the 4pm flight. When arrived to my destination, of course no luggage. It was delivered to the address thankfully late at night. The experience sucked.

There is no snack and nit much that would be considered gluten free in yiur food selections. One of your snacks should be a gluten free cookie or small bar etc. maybe it was me but I didn’t see any free movies just internet connection and YouTube .

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