Flights from Boston to Ottawa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Montreal
- 5h 17m
- two tickets, via New York
- $191
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 313 mi (503 km)
fastest
Via Montreal
Canada
5h 17m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $295
Via New York
6h 8m
with the connection
Boston to New York
flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Ottawa: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Ottawa
flight 1h 41m
two ticketsfrom $191
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Boston to cities closest to Ottawa
Boston to Montreal
Montreal: 104 mi (168 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 25m
from $135
Boston to Syracuse
Syracuse: 165 mi (265 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 26m
from $81
Boston to Lebanon
Lebanon: 208 mi (334 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 10m
from $67
Boston to Toronto
Toronto: 218 mi (351 km) from Ottawa, flight 2h 1m
from $115
Boston to Buffalo
Buffalo: 235 mi (378 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 45m
from $90
Boston to Augusta
Augusta: 299 mi (481 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 17m
from $70
To Ottawa from cities closest to Boston
New York to Ottawa
New York: 190 mi (306 km) from Boston, flight 1h 41m
from $108
Montreal to Ottawa
Montreal: 250 mi (403 km) from Boston, flight 52m
from $177
Quebec to Ottawa
Quebec: 308 mi (496 km) from Boston, flight 1h 15m
from $151
Fredericton to Ottawa
Fredericton: 332 mi (534 km) from Boston, flight 47m
from $237
Washington to Ottawa
Washington: 394 mi (634 km) from Boston, flight 1h 47m
from $322
Moncton to Ottawa
Moncton: 404 mi (650 km) from Boston, flight 2h 11m
from $240
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Boston to Ottawa?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Montreal.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Ottawa?
Via Montreal: 1h 25m to the connection, 52m after it, about 5h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Ottawa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $191. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Boston and Ottawa?
Montreal (5h 17m total) and New York (6h 8m total).
How far is Ottawa from Boston?
313 mi (503 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.