Statistics on Calgary-Ottawa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Ottawa (from: Calgary)
The average price to go to Ottawa from Calgary airport is $ 351 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 288 (in may) and $ 463 (in december), which is a saving of $ 64 or a surplus of $ 112 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $159 to $211 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Ottawa before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Calgary-Ottawa plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 53519 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Ottawa from Calgary and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 288, saving $ 64 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 351). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 463).
Flight Calgary-Ottawa: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 234 | $ 332 | good price |
| February | $ 244 | $ 356 | fair price |
| March | $ 268 | $ 383 | fair price |
| April | $ 210 | $ 316 | good price |
| May | $ 199 | $ 288 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 203 | $ 301 | good price |
| July | $ 326 | $ 414 | high price |
| August | $ 318 | $ 409 | fair price |
| September | $ 229 | $ 336 | good price |
| October | $ 219 | $ 306 | good price |
| November | $ 193 | $ 306 | good price |
| December | $ 364 | $ 463 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Calgary to Ottawa
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Calgary to Ottawa range from $53 to $791. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $53 to $106), 1% at the maximum price (from $738 to $791). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $159 to $211 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Calgary->Ottawa flight
There are 4 companies that serve Calgary from Ottawa airport: Porter Airlines, WestJet, flair airlines and Air Canada.
Data analysis:
Of the 53519 flights analyzed in previous years, Porter Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (56% of the time) on the Calgary->Ottawa route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Calgary-Ottawa flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 4.2 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Calgary-Ottawa flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $23. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $21.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Ottawa to Calgary departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $33. Conversely, departing from Ottawa on a friday may cost you an additional $19.
Top prices Calgary-Ottawa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary → Ottawa | 03-12 to 10-12-2024 | $ 89 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 95 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 05-12 to 11-12-2024 | $ 89 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 06-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 101 | layover flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 11-12 to 18-12-2024 | $ 133 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 06-01 to 11-01-2025 | $ 123 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 09-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 139 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 13-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 140 | direct flight with WestJet |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 25-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 142 | direct flight with Porter Airlines |
| Calgary → Ottawa | 04-02 to 08-02-2025 | $ 117 | direct flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Calgary - Ottawa to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 2 to 3 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 9 to 10 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Calgary-Ottawa flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Calgary to Ottawa, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 273 $, which is a saving of 78 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 9 to 10 months in advance, you will pay the full price (136 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Calgary to Ottawa flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 274 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 316), 3 to 4 months ($ 317), 5 to 6 months ($ 314) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 233 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 259), 3 to 4 months ($ 317) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 274 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 294), 2 to 3 months ($ 308), 4 to 5 months ($ 356) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 214 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 234), 3 to 4 months ($ 247), 4 to 5 months ($ 284), 5 to 6 months ($ 297) |
| May | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 222 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 222), 3 to 4 months ($ 242) |
| June | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 226 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 228), 3 to 4 months ($ 250), 4 to 5 months ($ 294) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 321 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 341), 3 to 4 months ($ 381), 4 to 5 months ($ 392), 6 to 7 months ($ 400) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 308 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 391), 3 to 4 months ($ 340) |
| September | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 253 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 269), 3 to 4 months ($ 262), 4 to 5 months ($ 316) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 210 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 220), 3 to 4 months ($ 278), 4 to 5 months ($ 290) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 200 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 222), 3 to 4 months ($ 201) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 422 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 430), 3 to 4 months ($ 437), 4 to 5 months ($ 453), 6 to 7 months ($ 453), 7 to 8 months ($ 439), 8 to 9 months ($ 445) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Calgary->Ottawa are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $3. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $8 more.
Calgary to Ottawa: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 286 $126 to $532 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 248 $89 to $513 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 205 $116 to $554 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 299 $116 to $769 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 348 $225 to $660 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 344 $206 to $467 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 445 $400 to $481 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 474 $407 to $494 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 508 $427 to $550 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 520 $181 to $563 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 534 $442 to $563 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 537 $532 to $550 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Ottawa. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!