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Airlines operating flights from Glasgow to Ottawa

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Glasgow to Ottawa, including Air Transat, and . Air Transat currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Glasgow to Ottawa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest flight options from Glasgow to Ottawa over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £517 and round-trip tickets from £350.

      • GLA 11:00
        18h 22m
        1 stop
        YOW 00:22
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 31 | WestJet
        YOW 18:25
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Wed, Jun 3 | WestJet
        £350 £617
        43% off
        43% off
        £617 £350
      • GLA 11:00
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        YOW 00:20
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 24 | WestJet
        YOW 06:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Mon, Jun 1 | WestJet
        £424 £617
        31% off
        31% off
        £617 £424
      • GLA 11:00
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        YOW 00:20
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Tue, Jun 9 | WestJet
        YOW 18:25
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Mon, Jun 15 | WestJet
        £439 £617
        28% off
        28% off
        £617 £439
      • GLA 08:35
        14h
        1 stop
        YOW 17:35
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Thu, May 21 | Air Transat
        YOW 06:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Thu, May 28 | WestJet
        £490
        21% off
        £617 £490
      • GLA 21:35
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        YOW 12:40
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 31 | Ryanair UK
        YOW 06:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Sat, Jun 6 | WestJet
        £494
        20% off
        £617 £494
      • GLA 16:40
        25h
        1 stop
        YOW 12:40
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 31 | easyJet
        YOW 06:55
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Sat, Jun 6 | WestJet
        £506
        18% off
        £617 £506
      • GLA 08:35
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        YOW 14:55
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Tue, Jun 2 | Air Transat
        YOW 18:35
        31h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 06:50
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Fri, Jun 5 | Air Transat
        £518
        16% off
        £617 £518
      • GLA 08:35
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        YOW 20:00
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 10 | Air Transat
        YOW 16:00
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 06:50
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Tue, May 12 | Air Transat
        £521
        16% off
        £617 £521
      • GLA 08:35
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        YOW 08:05
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Wed, May 13 | Air Transat
        YOW 16:00
        9h 50m
        1 stop
        GLA 06:50
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Wed, May 20 | Air Transat
        £535
        13% off
        £617 £535
      • GLA 19:45
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        YOW 12:40
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, May 31 | British Airways
        YOW 18:25
        10h 15m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:40
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Sat, Jun 6 | WestJet
        £536
        13% off
        £617 £536
      • GLA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        YOW Invalid Date
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
        YOW 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        GLA 16:00
        Ottawa - Glasgow | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
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      • GLA 10:25
        27h
        1 stop
        YOW 08:25
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Sun, Apr 19 | Air Transat
        £517 £595
        13% off
        13% off
        £595 £517
      • GLA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        YOW Invalid Date
        Glasgow - Ottawa | Mon, Apr 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Glasgow to Ottawa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Glasgow to Ottawa

The distance between Glasgow and Ottawa is 4,938.37km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price£517
Cheapest return ticket price£350
Off-season travel monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,938.37km
Popular airlineAir Transat
Flight statistics for the Glasgow–Ottawa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Ottawa (YOW)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Transat offers one-way fares as low as £517 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. GLA to YOW on Sun, Apr 19), while WestJet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £350 departing on Sun, May 31 and returning on Wed, Jun 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Ottawa with the following airlines, including: British Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Ottawa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Glasgow to Ottawa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Apr 19, with one-way flights priced at just £517.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Transat.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Ottawa travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Glasgow to Ottawa is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Ottawa on April 26, 2026 with Air Transat, with prices starting at £649.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Ottawa, with Glasgow Airport to Ottawa International Airport (GLA-YOW) is by far the most common option on this route: Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport (YND) Ottawa International Airport (YOW).
  • The time difference between Ottawa and Glasgow is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flights to Ottawa from Glasgow

Rich history, culture and landscape are just a few of the reasons why so many travellers flock to Ottawa. And with cheap flights from Glasgow to Ottawa available now, there’s never been a better time to experience this beautiful city for yourself. Perfect for a short weekend break or something longer, you can fly from Glasgow to Ottawa in just over 7 hours 50 mins. When it comes to booking travel from Glasgow to Ottawa, at Trip.com, you can compare flights and secure the best deals. Tickets from Glasgow to Ottawa start at just £370 and with a range of airlines offering flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find a deal to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Glasgow to Ottawa

From mix-and-matching airlines to being flexible with your travel dates, booking with budget airlines and keeping your eye out for hidden extra costs, there are a range of ways to secure cheap flights from Glasgow to Ottawa.

Airlines that fly from Glasgow to Ottawa

You can fly from Glasgow to Ottawa with British Airways, Air Canada.

Flight distance & Flight time from Glasgow to Ottawa

Located a distance of 3066 miles from Glasgow, you’ll be touching down in Ottawa in around 7 hours 50 mins.

Departure from Glasgow Airport to Ottawa

Operating 24 hours a day with services every 12 minutes, the Glasgow Airport Express 500 is the most convenient way to get from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow Airport. You can catch the bus from Buchanan Bus Station and either purchase tickets onboard or via the app. Tickets for adults cost £10 and tickets for children cost £5.50. The bus takes just 15 minutes and will drop you directly at the airport terminal for a hassle-free journey. Although the airport doesn’t have its own train station, you can get a train from Glasgow Central Station to nearby Paisley Gilmour Street from just £4. From here, you can catch the McGill’s 757 bus to the airport.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.