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$222 Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Cancún

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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Cancún (YOW-CUN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Cancún that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:05 am - 11:42 amYOW-CUN
4h 37mnonstop
11:55 am - 12:28 amCUN-YOW
11h 33m2 stops
Sat, May 25 - Fri, Jun 7
8:05 am - 11:42 amYOW-CUN
4h 37mnonstop
11:45 am - 8:03 amCUN-YOW
19h 18m2 stops
Sat, May 25 - Mon, Jun 3
7:25 pm - 4:40 pmYOW-CUN
22h 15m1 stop
6:30 am - 10:07 amCUN-YOW
27h 37m2 stops
$406United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 8
3:55 pm - 6:50 pmYOW-CUN
27h 55m2 stops
7:45 pm - 12:41 amCUN-YOW
27h 56m2 stops
$407WestJet
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 20
8:05 am - 11:42 amYOW-CUN
4h 37mnonstop
12:40 pm - 5:57 pmCUN-YOW
4h 17mnonstop
$408WestJet
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Sat, May 25 - Sat, Jun 1
8:00 pm - 10:05 amYOW-CUN
15h 05m1 stop
11:25 am - 12:27 amCUN-YOW
12h 02m1 stop
$420Air Transat
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Sun, Oct 13 - Thu, Oct 17
7:50 am - 10:05 amYOW-CUN
27h 15m1 stop
11:55 am - 12:28 amCUN-YOW
11h 33m2 stops
$429Air Transat
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Mon, May 27 - Fri, Jun 7
8:00 pm - 9:15 amYOW-CUN
14h 15m1 stop
9:10 pm - 8:33 amCUN-YOW
10h 23m1 stop
$446Air Canada
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Sat, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 20
12:00 pm - 7:50 pmYOW-CUN
8h 50m1 stop
9:10 pm - 8:32 amCUN-YOW
10h 22m1 stop
$468Air Canada
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Sun, May 26 - Tue, Jun 4
1:34 pm - 11:10 amYOW-CUN
22h 36m2 stops
3:01 pm - 10:33 amCUN-YOW
18h 32m2 stops
$498United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14

Flights from Ottawa to Cancún - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Cancún to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Cancún?

The average price of all flights from Ottawa to Cancún clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Cancún on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Cancún?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Cancún is April, where tickets cost $256 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $593 and $570 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Cancún?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Ottawa to Cancún, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Cancún, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 75 days before departure.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Ottawa and Cancún?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Ottawa to Cancún.
There is just one airline that flies from Ottawa to Cancún direct and that is WestJet. The best one-way deal found from WestJet for the route is $335.

How many flights are there between Ottawa and Cancún per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Ottawa and lands in Cancún, with an average flight time of 4h 37m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 1 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Ottawa and Cancún?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Ottawa to Cancún take?

Direct flights take on average 4h 37m to travel the 1,793 miles between Ottawa and Cancún.

What’s the earliest departure time from Ottawa to Cancun?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Ottawa at 8:05 am and will be landing in Cancún at 11:42 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Ottawa to Cancun?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Ottawa to Cancún jets off at 8:05 am and lands at 11:42 am.

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Low season

June

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$222
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Ottawa to Cancún

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Cancún based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Cancun

  • Are there Special Check-in services on airlines from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Special check-in services are available for all passengers depending on the ticket class. For instance, if you book business class on Air Canada, you’ll enjoy exclusive check-in services, including ample space, self-service kiosks, and comfortable seats. Moreover, you’ll pass the lengthy queues, thanks to priority security clearance.

  • Does your child need an air ticket for a flight to Cancun?

    Airlines have varying regulations regarding infant ticketing services. Air Canada, WestJet, and United Airlines allow infants under two years old to fly free while sitting on an adult’s lap. However, if your child is above two years old, you should secure a fully-paid seat for the child during the flight.

  • Do children undergo security screening at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

    Security screening is a must-have procedure for all passengers, including infants. So, before you board your flight, your children will pass through screening 2 hours before departure. The Canadian Air Transportation Security Authority handles all passenger screening services at the airport.

  • Where should you go after the security screening at Ottawa Airport?

    Locate the relevant exit gate at the airport once you pass through security and customs clearance. You can then sit near the exit gate while waiting for instructions from the airline authorities to board your flight. Meanwhile, check the flight status from the monitors displaying flight information within the terminal.

  • How can I get from Cancún Airport to my accommodation using public transportation?

    There are 5 different bus lines that service the airport, linking it with downtown Cancún and other major tourist areas including Playa Del Carmen and Tulum. Most buses operate from as early as 8:15 am until 11:45 pm, and prices depend on your destination. If you are heading to downtown Cancún, bus fares start at 4.78 MXN (about 6.40 CAD), and the fare for a bus to Playa Del Carmen will start from 11.55 MXN (about 15.50 CAD).

  • How do I get a taxi from Cancún Airport?

    All taxis from the airport must be pre-booked and pre-paid. A pre-paid taxi desk is available at the airport from the arrivals hall, but you can also book online from the airport website. A taxi ride to downtown Cancún will take about 25min and will cost around 45 MXN (about 60 CAD), while a taxi to Playa Del Carmen will take about 45min and the fare will be around 70 MXN (about 94 CAD).

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Cancún Airport?

    While there are no hotels directly at the airport, there are two options for accommodation located within the vicinity following your flight from Ottaway to Cancún. Comfort Inn Cancún Aeropuerto and Courtyard Cancún Airport are both located 5min from the terminals, and they both offer a free airport shuttle 24h a day.

  • Can I store my luggage at Cancún Airport?

    Lockers are available in the airport’s main terminal, which passengers can use to store their baggage upon arrival. There are 6 different daily charges that depend on the size of your luggage, and payments must be made in cash. This service is available from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, however if you need to access the service beyond these hours you can call the office to make arrangements.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Cancún?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Cancún was $222 for a one-way ticket and $368 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Cancún?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Cancún from Ottawa.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Ottawa to Cancun flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Cancun?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Ottawa to Cancun flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Ottawa to Cancun?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Cancun on on Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Cancún, Air Transat or WestJet?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Cancún are Air Transat and WestJet. With an average price for the route of $478 and an overall rating of 7.6, Air Transat is the most popular choice. WestJet is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Cancun?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Cancun.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Cancun?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cancun from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cancun with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline. Booking your flights between Ottawa and CUN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Cancun?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cancun from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from YOW to Cancun

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $396 or less round-trip.
  • Air Transat serves a complimentary meal on long-haul flights from Ottawa to Cancun. However, when booking the airline, you can preorder a special diet at an affordable cost if it’s not part of the in-flight meal. You only need to place your order at least 72 hours before departure from Ottawa.
  • There are different classes of airline tickets for passengers flying from Ottawa to Cancun. Depending on your budget and preferences, you can book a ticket on the economy, premium economy, business, or first class. For instance, a business class on Air Canada has lie-flat reclining seats, lounge access, sumptuous meals, and customized infotainment.
  • If you are looking to get to your destination in the quickest way possible, look for flights from Ottawa to Cancún with WestJet, Air Transat or Sunwing Airlines as they offer direct flights for this route.
  • Travellers who would like to get to Ottawa Airport (YOW) using public transportation can hop on bus 97, which goes through the city centre and gets to the airport in about 20min. Buses leave every 10min during peak hours and a one-way fare costs 3.55 CAD.
  • Head to the Mera Business Lounge at Cancún Airport (CUN) after your flight from Ottawa to Cancún if you would like to relax in a quiet space upon arrival. It is located in the gated area of Terminal 2 next to Gate A and is open every day from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Head to the observation deck while waiting for your flight at Ottawa Airport, here you can relax and watch planes land and take off. It is located in the public area on level 3 of the airport.
  • Exchange currency before your flight from Ottawa Airport at ICE, which is located in the arrivals hall of the airport on level 1, and is open every day from 9:00 am to midnight. Please note that while the local currency in Mexico is Pesos, you can also use US Dollars in the major tourist areas.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Ottawa to Cancún

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Cancún. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Air TransatOverall score based on 485 reviews
6.9Entertainment
8.3Crew
6.8Food
7.8Boarding
7.1Comfort
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I was pleasantly surprised. I booked the "club class" which was basically like Domestic First Class. The service was superior. Food was pretty good. Seats and cabin were comfortable. For the price I paid, I was very pleased.

10.0 ExcellentTZ, May 2024FCO - YUL
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I was pleasantly surprised. I booked the "club class" which was basically like Domestic First Class. The service was superior. Food was pretty good. Seats and cabin were comfortable. For the price I paid, I was very pleased.

Super unproffesional flight . Flight attendants were unproffesional. I could hear them gossiping about theor boyfriends the whole trip

The connecting flight lay over was 4.00 hours, the gate agent booked me on the next flight which was about to depart at no extra cost.

The ticket price was reasonable, food was okay, not the best. I would use the service again.

Actually the flight was on time. New plane, food was okay but not great.

Old plane, hard seats, 1.30 hours delay, while seating on the plane waiting for departure.

Great boarding. Everything was on time. Plane was a bit old and the crew could have provided better drink service.

Boarding was a little chaotic but it was a very large flight. It just wasn’t fast. And there was no noticeable difference between zones boarding.

Crew was pleasant. Aircraft was very dated and uncomfortable for our nearly 4 hour flight. We were in row 17 and they ran out of purchasable food by the time they got to us.

We were lucky enough to arrive at the right time. The staff at YYZ did our complete check in and luggage tags for us. Even made sure we knew where we were to head next and how to get there. It truly was one of the best and easiest check inside. Thanks team.

Too many oversized carryon baggage. If carrier reduced checked luggage fee this could be avoided. The staff were friendly and helpful, very professional.

Nice smooth flight with pleasant stewards. Slept most of the flight, they could have slowly turned on the lights to make it more pleasant. Otherwise a good trip.

Great! No food was available during the flight due to the catering service strike but snacks were given throughout the flight which was nice.

I wish that seats closer to the front of the plan were available, but when I booked the flight the seats were VERY expensive so I did not book seats at that time. The day before flying only seats at the back of the plane were available. It takes so long to board the plane and empty the plane on arrival due to SO many roller bags.

Crew was rude.didn’t even say hi or welcome to board

Nothing special. Unacceptable wait for baggage on arriving in Calgary

Departure delay on a late night flight. Made us even later. Tired but got home.

Westjet forced me to put my carry-on baggage in check-in probably because I was assigned seat 23A (the last row seat), which had no cabin space, which is unfair. I wanted to carry on my luggage so that I don't have to wait at the airport for my luggage. Also, because there was no cabin space, I was forced to keep my laptop bag under the seat, which I didn't want to as I was carrying 2 laptops and charger. The airline should basically tell people that if you are assigned a last row seat, then you are not allowed a cabin baggage or a personal item.

Easy processing, flight time was quick and staff was professional and kind.

It was delayed by two ours very full no room to move

It was good! Appreciated that it was very on schedule so it made the connecting flight less stressful

Two flights,both poor. No entertainment. Cramped and uncomfortable seats, little space, the rest was OK. Staff were acceptable good.

The crew was doing their best on an old plane needing updating. Chairs that creaked and wouldn’t stay in position. My tray table was unusable as was on-board entertainment due the audio needing usb earphones (that were not provided). Prior to boarding in Toronto and despite being scheduled for a wheelchair and assistance, we were dropped off by clubcar without a wheelchair which I found myself by a gate. Due to no boarding gate assigned at that time we waited and when it was, it subsequently was moved from 64 to 95. No help could be found so I pushed my husband’s chair to that furthest gate in the airport at the highest speed possible for a 73 year old. And by that I mean I ran. It was a very stressful experience.

Wifi wasn't working on one of the UA flights after boarding.

Leg room was lacking. Legs crammed into seat in front.

T hey did a great job. Flight was on time .

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Crew was not very helpful. They forgot to serve me coffee and had to wait for a long time.It looked as if they were not very happy with what they were doing.

The flight I was connecting with waited for me even though my 1st flight was late. I really appreciated that.

The seat is too hard and my back and bottom are having servers pain

Inexperienced crew. Food was so so. They lost my luggage on a direct flight. Was flying business so my luggage was priority. Not impressed.

I liked the early check in. Flight was a bit bumpy due yo weather. Overall, everything went well.

It was awful. For a 37 minute flight time,we had 1:30 hours delay. If someone had a connection flight he or she couldn’t reach for sure. The only positive point was online check in.

Limited snack options cause the snack vendor was on strike

The 6 hour delay with minimal updates was not handled well. After many complaints from most of the un-boarded passengers, food vouchers were offered. The catering strike meant there was no food or snacks on the plane. Beverage service was heavily impacted, only water or juice was available. The staff at the gate was kind enough to inform that "if you want to eat on the plane, you will need to bring it on when boarding".

It was an excellent experience, traveling from Toronto to Denver with United.

Ontime boarding. Almost 1 hour take off delay. We could have boarded slightly later since the pilots were in traffic

I go am isle seat because it was half empty Food strike no food available

Flight was delayed, jeopardizing the following connections. Food was terrible. Crew was great.

This was the first AC flight in a long time that we experienced no delays or frustrations. The gate attendant was extremely polite and accommodating to my husband who has Parkinson’s disease which made boarding extremely stress free. Flight departed ON TIME and was a smooth ride. If only all my AC experiences could be like this.

It’s bare bones but was on time so can’t complain.

Of all the countries I've flown to and airlines from around the world, I have never had such a dismissive an arrogant employee during boarding. After waiting in line for 20 minutes to board, I was sent to a second line for Passport verification. Natalie from Flair, repeatedly tried to scan my passport which didn't work for some reason but was too lazy to input my information manually. Bar code scanners aren't 100% reliable as we all know. She asked me my birthdate 3 times, made me wait to be the last person aboard and then smugly threatened me that my only bag could be charged for (same backpack I used as on my arrival as carry on). Natalie working in Ft. Lauderdale and the was the epitome of lobotomized tiktok brain with the charm of junk mail.

Food selection is very poor and sears are very uncomfortable.

Flight was 3 hrs late and another 2 hrs wait for baggage to arrive on carousel and a $7.00 food voucher that arrived as we were boarding our flight.

Seat rows so close together no one dares to put their seats back. Knees pressed against the seat in front, had to find a position putting my legs under the seat in front. But for 6 hours keeping that one position was ridiculous. All savings on the purchase price are taken back through charge backs for luggage $200 each way, Seat selection $44 per seat or you are seated by a computer randomly. Wife sat 5 rows away. Would avoid Flair in the future

The flight was safe (priority). Everything else is low-cost: too hard, delays, mediocre boarding, cost for carry-on and checked luggage.

Flair flight was 4 hours late due to not having a crew and the plane was filthy. Just water service Terrible experience flight 1513

Flair did not notify you when they changed gate number!

Can't be happy with a 5 hour delay. Only given $10 voucher for food and still EVERYTHING was an upcharge during the flight.

TThe first time I have ever flown with flare and both ways sucked

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Cancún found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/3Tue
2 stopsAir Transat
21h 00mYOW-CUN
$222
9/3Tue
1 stopAir Transat
15h 05mYOW-CUN
$249

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Last minute flights from Ottawa to Cancún

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Cancún that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopAir Transat
15h 15mYOW-CUN
5/16Thu
multi-stopAir Transat
12h 03mCUN-YOW
$442
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 40mYOW-CUN
5/13Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 23mCUN-YOW
$476
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 04mYOW-CUN
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 28mCUN-YOW
$498
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 50mYOW-CUN
5/16Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 12mCUN-YOW
$507
5/10Fri
multi-stopAir Canada
12h 40mYOW-CUN
5/16Thu
multi-stopAir Canada
11h 15mCUN-YOW
$578
5/10Fri
multi-stop
28h 30mYOW-CUN
5/16Thu
multi-stop
22h 02mCUN-YOW
$651
5/10Fri
multi-stop
25h 42mYOW-CUN
5/16Thu
multi-stop
33h 23mCUN-YOW
$672

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