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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 | C$590 (US$414) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 | C$405 (US$284) | WestJet | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jun 2027 – 4 Jun 2027 | C$612 (US$429) | Air Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from C$405 (US$284).
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Canada, WestJet.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
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).
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
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 2027 | C$242 (US$170) | Porter Airlines Canada | Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) → Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Porter Airlines Canada.
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.
Today's prices for 6 Jan 2027 – 20 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 9 Jun 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$823 (US$577) | C$716 (US$502) | +83% | 12 |
| 14–29 days | C$677 (US$475) | C$449 (US$315) | +51% | 9 |
| 30–59 days | C$449 (US$315) | C$425 (US$298) | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | C$687 (US$482) | C$502 (US$352) | +53% | 17 |
| 90–179 days | C$1,163 (US$816) | C$718 (US$504) | +159% | 13 |
| 180+ days | C$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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | C$221 (US$155) | C$198 (US$139) | +27% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | C$274 (US$192) | C$198 (US$139) | +57% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | C$185 (US$130) | C$181 (US$127) | +7% | 17 |
| 30–59 days | C$351 (US$246) | C$185 (US$130) | +102% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | C$174 (US$122) | C$174 (US$122) | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 180+ days | C$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