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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Montreal from C$242 YOW → YUL

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

The cheapest return found recently is C$405 (US$284) with WestJet, 6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is C$242 (US$170) with Porter Airlines Canada, 9 Jun 2027, found yesterday.

Cheapest one-way found recently
C$242 (US$170), found yesterday
Cheapest return found recently
C$405 (US$284), 6 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027
Usual return price
C$497 (US$349) to C$601 (US$422)
Cheapest month to fly
January 2027, return fares from C$405 (US$284) found in the last 7 days

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$497 (US$349) to C$601 (US$422).

Cheapest return found recently

C$405 (US$284)

6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · WestJet

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Leaves 5:30 a.m. · Return leaves 8:00 p.m. · 9 h 40 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop

found today

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Cheapest nonstop return

C$590 (US$414)

24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · Air Canada

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Leaves 10:50 a.m. · Return leaves 10:15 p.m. · 1 h 57 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 6 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$405 (US$284) 6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027found todaySee prices for these dates

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 41 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was C$425 (US$298) to C$1,136 (US$797).

At C$405 (US$284), the cheapest return found recently is below that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 24 Dec to 1 Jun 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

3 fares on 3 departure dates

24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027: C$590 (US$414), found 6 days ago6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027: C$405 (US$284), found today1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027: C$612 (US$429), found 6 days agoDecJanJun
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027C$590 (US$414)Air CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027C$405 (US$284)WestJetOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound todaySee prices for these dates
1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027C$612 (US$429)Air CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)out nonstop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$405 (US$284).

December 2026From C$590 (US$414)1 departure date24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From C$405 (US$284)Cheapest seen1 departure date6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 · found todaySee prices for these dates
June 2027From C$612 (US$429)1 departure date1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.

Cheapest one-way found recently

C$242 (US$170)

9 Jun 2027 · Porter Airlines Canada

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Leaves 1:45 p.m. · 5 h 18 min trip

1 stop

found yesterday

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently C$242 (US$170) 9 Jun 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was C$174 (US$122) to C$579 (US$406).

C$242 (US$170), the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of C$174 (US$122) to C$579 (US$406).

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 9 Jun 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

1 fares on 1 departure dates

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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
9 Jun 2027C$242 (US$170)Porter Airlines CanadaOttawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)1 stopfound yesterdayOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Ottawa to Montreal

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Ottawa to Montreal?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (41 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$823 (US$577)C$716 (US$502)+83%12
14–29 daysC$677 (US$475)C$449 (US$315)+51%9
30–59 daysC$449 (US$315)C$425 (US$298)Cheapest seen18
60–89 daysC$687 (US$482)C$502 (US$352)+53%17
90–179 daysC$1,163 (US$816)C$718 (US$504)+159%13
180+ daysC$1,136 (US$797)C$612 (US$429)+153%14

One-way

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 daysC$221 (US$155)C$198 (US$139)+27%20
7–13 daysC$274 (US$192)C$198 (US$139)+57%20
14–29 daysC$185 (US$130)C$181 (US$127)+7%17
30–59 daysC$351 (US$246)C$185 (US$130)+102%9
90–179 daysC$174 (US$122)C$174 (US$122)Cheapest seen14
180+ daysC$401 (US$281)C$242 (US$170)+130%17

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

The cheapest return found recently is C$405 (US$284) with WestJet, 6 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found today. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually C$497 (US$349) to C$601 (US$422).

How much is a one-way flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

The cheapest one-way found recently is C$242 (US$170) with Porter Airlines Canada, 9 Jun 2027, found yesterday.

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

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from C$405 (US$284), 6 Jan 2027 to 20 Jan 2027, found today.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

In 41 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is C$590 (US$414) with Air Canada, 24 Dec to 2 Jan 2027, found 6 days ago.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Montreal?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with Porter Airlines Canada on 9 Jun 2027, takes 5 h 18 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Montreal?

Between 24 Dec and 1 Jun 2027, Air Canada has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and WestJet on 1.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Canadian dollars at the Bank of Canada rate of 2026-11-12, US dollars in brackets. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work