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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zurich to Ottawa? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Ottawa.R 6,262 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,262, select.
Ottawa.R 7,006 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 May.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,006, select.
Ottawa.R 7,255 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Wed, 2 Apr, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,255, select.
Ottawa.R 8,752 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jul.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Tue, 1 Jul, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,752, select.
Ottawa.R 9,338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Vueling Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vueling Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 27 Aug, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,338, select.
Ottawa.R 11,328 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep.One-way flight with Condor.Outbound indirect flight with Condor, departs from Zurich on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,328, select.
Ottawa.R 13,272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Dec.One-way flight with Azores Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Azores Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,272, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Ottawa flights are currently cheapest in June.
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from R 7,006
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from R 8,752
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from R 9,338
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from R 11,328
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Alternative Zurich to Ottawa routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zurich to Ottawa? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Zurich to Ottawa: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,262
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Ottawa: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa International and Ottawa Gatineau.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Ottawa is R 9,470. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Ottawa. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 9,470.
As of March 2025, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Ottawa.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Ottawa is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Zurich Airport, the cheapest airport near Ottawa is Ottawa International – which is 11.2 km away from the centre of Ottawa. We've found flights into this airport from R 9,470.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Ottawa on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Ottawa. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Ottawa but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Ottawa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around -3°C. July is typically the warmest month in Ottawa, when it usually averages around 25°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -16°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Ottawa.

Flying from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ottawa: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Zurich, where Zurich Airport is located.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from ZRH to Ottawa, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • If you have a passport from Switzerland, you'll need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Zurich Airport to Ottawa for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and certainly before flying.

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Zurich, ZRH can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ZRH:

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ottawa

  • R 6,262 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Zurich Airport to Ottawa. Return flights start from R 9,470. These prices can change based on availability.

  • To score cheap tickets from ZRH to Ottawa, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Getting cheap tickets from Zurich Airport to Ottawa is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.

  • Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from ZRH to Ottawa. There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know when the price changes.

  • Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Zurich Airport to Ottawa, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Airports in Ottawa

Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)

Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • As soon as your flight from Zurich Airport to Ottawa has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 43 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near YOW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from ZRH to Ottawa at one of these perfectly located options:

Best time to go to Ottawa

  • Before you book your flights from Zurich Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.

  • The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Zurich Airport to Ottawa in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap flights from ZRH to Ottawa in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.

More about Ottawa

  • Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Zurich Airport to Ottawa, check out our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should feature on any good Ottawa itinerary.

Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental

  • Pick one of our car rentals in Ottawa and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Ottawa.

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