Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Ottawa, Canada
Here is what to know before booking a flight to Ottawa from Quebec City and Montreal.
From Montreal, fares to Ottawa usually run between $365 and $820. The best fare spotted recently is $326 (about 29% below the typical price).
Ottawa is Canada's national capital, straddling the Ottawa River across from Gatineau, Québec. It combines stately Parliament buildings and world-class museums with the historic Rideau Canal and leafy neighbourhoods. Skate the canal in winter or paddle it in summer, there's a capital-sized adventure waiting for you!
When to go
Spring brings the dazzling tulip festival, while summer is warm and full of outdoor events. Winter turns the Rideau Canal into the world's largest skating rink, a highlight of Winterlude.
Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal
From eastern Canada, Ottawa is a quick flight of about an hour, often nonstop from major hubs like Montreal or Toronto and one connection from smaller cities depending on your departure city. From nearby it is also an easy drive or train ride, and the airport sits just south of downtown.
What to see and do
- Touring Parliament Hill
- Skating or walking the Rideau Canal
- Visiting the National Gallery of Canada
- Exploring the ByWard Market
Good to know before you go
The currency is the Canadian dollar and both English and French are official, so you'll feel right at home. Downtown is very walkable, and the O-Train light rail plus city buses make transit an easy, affordable choice for reaching the main sights, with Uber handy for door-to-door trips. A rental is only really useful for outings to Gatineau Park, and even then day tours work well; downtown parking can be tight during events. The city is clean and very safe.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.