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 $340 and $810. The best fare spotted recently is $374 (about 27% below the typical price).
What this route usually costs
We have recorded a fare from Montreal to Ottawa on 111 separate days, the first on July 7, 2026 and the most recent on October 25, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $296 to $770, with a median of $363. 61 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $374 is in the cheapest third of that range.
- Days observed 111
- Lowest recorded $296
- Median day $363
- Highest recorded $770
These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.
Quebec City or Montreal for Ottawa?
We have priced Ottawa from both airports on 111 of the same days. Montreal came in cheaper on 109 of them and Quebec City on 2. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $169 cheaper on this route.
Latest fare we spotted from each airport
- Montreal $374 (-27%)
- Quebec City $514 (-23%)
Stops from each airport
Counted on the cheapest fare we found each day. Google Flights sometimes shows the same price with fewer stops, and nonstop flights can exist at higher fares.
- Montreal Nonstop on 30 of 111 days, 1 stop on 81
- Quebec City Nonstop on 78 of 112 days, 1 stop on 19, 2 or more stops on 15
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
- The Canadian Museum of History across the river in Gatineau
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.
Entry requirements and health
No visa needed
Good news: with a Canadian passport you can just show up for a short tourist stay, no visa needed. Keep an eye on how long you're allowed to stay so your trip fits.
General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.
Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.
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