Cheap Flights from Detroit to Ottawa
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Ottawa
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Ottawa? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Ottawa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,500–18,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Ottawa for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
DTW - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 10,500 Pts + $41.7
2027-01-01
DTW - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 10,500 Pts + $65.8
2027-01-03
DTW - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 10,500 Pts + $65.9
2027-01-01
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.8
2027-01-03
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.9
2027-01-04
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.9
Detroit to Ottawa flight facts
Distance
439 mi
707 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Ottawa is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Ottawa
YOW · Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Windsor - Ottawa · Windsor is 21 mi from Detroit
Flights Cleveland - Ottawa · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Montreal · Montreal is 95 mi from Ottawa
Flights Detroit - Burlington · Burlington is 136 mi from Ottawa
Flights Detroit - Syracuse · Syracuse is 154 mi from Ottawa
Flights Detroit - Rochester · Rochester is 182 mi from Ottawa
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Ottawa
Premium cabin
2027-01-01
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.8
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.9
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
DTW - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $65.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Ottawa (Canada)
Andaz Ottawa ByWard Market
From 8,000 Pts or $144
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Ottawa depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Ottawa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Ottawa.
Detroit and Ottawa are about 439 miles (707 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 439-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Ottawa is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl (YOW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Ottawa, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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