$164 Cheap flight deals from Ottawa (YOW) to Washington (WAS)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Ottawa to Washington

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15
YOW
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
$483 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$483
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 8 from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Washington Dulles Intl., returning Sat, Jun 15, priced at $483 found 4 days ago
Sat, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 10
YOW
Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
$555 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$555
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sat, Jun 8 from Macdonald-Cartier Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National, returning Mon, Jun 10, priced at $555 found 4 days ago

Airfares from $164 One Way, $278 Round Trip from Ottawa to Washington

Prices starting at $278 for return flights and $164 for one-way flights to Washington were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
YOW
Ottawa
IAD
Washington
$278 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Jul 4 from Ottawa to Washington, returning Sun, Jul 7, priced at $278 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
YOW
Ottawa
IAD
Washington
$286 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$286
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jul 4 from Ottawa to Washington, returning Sun, Jul 7, priced at $286 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
YOW
Ottawa
IAD
Washington
$288 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Porter Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 4 from Ottawa to Washington, returning Sun, Jul 7, priced at $288 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
YOW
Ottawa
IAD
Washington
$289 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, Jul 4 from Ottawa to Washington, returning Sun, Jul 7, priced at $289 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
YOW
Ottawa
IAD
Washington
$295 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$295
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jul 4 from Ottawa to Washington, returning Sun, Jul 7, priced at $295 found 1 day ago

More About Flying To Washington from Ottawa

Route Information for Flights from Ottawa to Washington

Origin Airport IATA Code
YOW
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Distance
452 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
Air Canada, United Airlines
Earliest Flight Arrival
4:18PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
4:18PM UTC

Flights from Ottawa to Washington DC

Ottawa International Airport

Finding a bargain on cheap flights from Ottawa, Canada, is simple with Orbitz.com. Fourteen different airlines serve the airport, which is located just a few miles south of downtown Ottawa. The airport also has a luggage storage service for passengers needing to keep items safe while they are away.

Parking at the Airport

There is plenty of short-term and long-term parking available at Ottawa International Airport. Parking for less than 15 minutes is free of charge. After that, the cost is $2 for every 15 minutes until you reach the daily maximum of $19. It only takes about two minutes to walk to the airport from the short-term parking area, and seven minutes to walk from the long-term parking spaces.

Transportation to the Airport

There are several options for getting to the airport, including on-demand limousine service, taxi service and the OC Transpo public transportation system, which has buses that stop at the arrivals area of the airport.

Dining at the Airport

While waiting for your flight to depart, you can enjoy snacks, beverages and meals in the food court areas that are located at the presecurity and postsecurity points. The presecurity food court area includes Harvey's, Rideau Bar and Grill, and Tim Horton's. Postsecurity options are more varied, including Starbucks Coffee, Second Cup News Café, and Sbarro. There is also a Grab and Go area, which has cold drinks and sandwiches available. Print your tickets after booking cheap flights from Ottawa on Orbitz.com to gain access to the postsecurity food and beverage options.

Washington DC Airport

Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.

Transportation

Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.

Weather

Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.

Dulles Airport Restaurants

Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Ottawa to Washington?
It can be as a short and sweet as 2 hours and 27 minutes. If you’re a firm believer that your vacation hours should be spent ‘vacationing’ instead of flying, you’ll enjoy the journey from Ottawa to Washington.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.