Cheap Flights from Washington to Ottawa
Cheap Flights from Washington to Ottawa
Looking for cheap flights from Washington 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 Washington to Ottawa vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 10,000–12,956 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 Washington to Ottawa for specific travel dates.
2026-11-14
IAD - YOW
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 10,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - YOW
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 10,500 Pts + $33.6
2026-11-12
DCA - YOW
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 10,500 Pts + $33.6
2026-11-13
DCA - YOW
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 10,500 Pts + $33.6
2026-11-14
DCA - YOW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 10,500 Pts + $33.6
2026-11-11
IAD - YOW
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 12,956 Pts + $115.6
Washington to Ottawa flight facts
Distance
451 mi
726 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 Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Ottawa
YOW · Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Montreal · Montreal is 95 mi from Ottawa
Flights Washington - Burlington · Burlington is 136 mi from Ottawa
Flights Washington - Syracuse · Syracuse is 154 mi from Ottawa
Flights Washington - Rochester · Rochester is 182 mi from Ottawa
Flights Washington - Rutland · Rutland is 183 mi from Ottawa
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Ottawa
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DCA - YOW
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 46,100 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2027-01-03
DCA - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 18,500 Pts + $41.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DCA - YOW
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 20,857 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
DCA - YOW
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,857 Pts + $47.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DCA - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 23,269 Pts + $51.2
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
DCA - YOW
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 28,000 Pts + $66.4
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 Washington 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 Washington to Ottawa.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Ottawa.
Washington and Ottawa are about 451 miles (726 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 451-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 Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). 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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