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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh from £189

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — EDI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 January 2026.

Mon 13/409:00
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/407:50
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£390
Sat 2/505:55
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops21h 10m
WestJet
Sun 17/511:30
EDI
-
YOW
1 stop11h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 24/1£451
Sun 3/518:25
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
WestJet
Sun 10/509:25
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops19h 55m
WestJet
Deal found 25/1£459
Sat 2/505:55
YOW
-
EDI
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:50
EDI
-
YOW
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1£461

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£457

One-way from

£189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£849
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 2/5-17/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Edinburgh
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£89 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 January 2026.
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OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 2/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

11:30-00:20

1 stop17h 50m

£456

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 2/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 17/5

09:25-00:20

2 stops19h 55m

£456

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 19/5

18:25-10:10

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 16/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 20/5

18:25-10:10

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 16/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/5

09:25-17:35

2 stops13h 10m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Sat 16/5

05:55-08:05

2 stops21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Tue 19/5

18:25-10:10

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

OttawaEdinburgh

YOW - EDI

YOWEDI

Ottawa

Wed 20/5

18:25-10:10

1 stop10h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

11:30-17:35

1 stop11h 05m

£482

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of £172). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Departing from Ottawa to Edinburgh will take you 21h 10m. The distance from Ottawa to Edinburgh is about 3097 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Edinburgh.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Edinburgh (average of £172). Flying from Ottawa to Edinburgh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £555). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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