Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Toronto Starting at $48

The route Ottawa — Toronto is served by several airlines: Porter Airlines, Air Canada, and Westjet. This gives passengers more freedom in choosing flights. You can consider not only the price but also schedules, baggage policies, and onboard service. Our service compares all offers so you can find tickets from $48 and choose the most convenient option. Thanks to airline competition, you may also find promotional fares or special offers, helping you save even more. Plan your trip in advance and choose the best flights without overpaying.

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International (YOW) serves as the city’s primary airport and typically handles a mix of domestic flights and some international connections, often used by full-service carriers and a handful of low-cost operators. Located about 10–15 km south of downtown Ottawa, travel time by car or taxi can be around 15–25 minutes depending on traffic; OC Transpo bus routes and the O-Train Confederation Line with a transfer can take roughly 25–35 minutes, with fares in the usual municipal range. YOW is generally perceived as mid-priced compared with larger Canadian hubs, offering a compact layout and relatively short walking distances, though options can be more limited in late evenings and peak holiday periods.

Toronto’s main air gateway is Toronto Pearson International (YYZ), a major North American hub serving full-service carriers like Air Canada and many international airlines alongside some low-cost operators. Typically positioned as the city’s primary international and connecting airport, Pearson is about 25 km northwest of downtown Toronto; travel times by UP Express train are roughly 25 minutes (fares usually fall within a moderate range), while taxis or rideshares can take 30–60 minutes depending on traffic and may cost more. Pros: wide flight choice and extensive passenger services; cons: can be busy with longer security and transfer times. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), on Toronto Island, is typically a convenient, close-in option for regional and select low-cost carriers, often favored for short hops to nearby cities. Located just minutes from downtown (a short ferry or pedestrian tunnel plus a few minutes’ walk), transfers can be as quick as 10–20 minutes; ferries or the pedestrian tunnel have modest fees and local transit options are inexpensive. Pros: exceptional downtown proximity and fast turnarounds; cons: limited long-haul connections and smaller terminal facilities. For budget-conscious travelers, Toronto is also served by Hamilton’s John C. Munro Hamilton International (YHM) and Buffalo Niagara International (BUF) across the U.S. border; these are often positioned as secondary, value-focused options with several low-cost carriers. Hamilton is roughly 70 km southwest of downtown Toronto with coach and shuttle links taking about 60–90 minutes and typically lower fares for some routes. Buffalo is accessible via cross-border shuttle services (about 90–120 minutes including border time) and can present lower ticket prices on certain carriers, though additional time and potential border formalities apply. Pros: potential savings and alternative schedules; cons: longer ground transfers and extra planning for border procedures (BUF).

The minimum one-way ticket price from Ottawa to Toronto is $40 (February 2026), while the maximum is $54 (December 2025). On average, a ticket costs $47–$102.