Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?

Flights from Ottawa to Chennai usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through?

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Chennai?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Ottawa to Chennai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 120,439 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 143,818, a difference of ₹ 23,379. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Ottawa to Chennai?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 21,053 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 103,480 to ₹ 414,208. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 74,122, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chennai?

Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Ottawa (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Chennai flight?

Return flights from Ottawa to Chennai range from ₹ 110,692 to ₹ 142,119, with an average of ₹ 128,510 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 110,692 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai at ₹ 109,133 return. •December (₹ 172,084) and July (₹ 169,209) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?

Air France (₹ 143,722) and Emirates (₹ 150,621) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Ottawa to Chennai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?

Flights via London Heathrow (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of ₹ 155,639. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Chennai, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Chennai stopovers at 771 minutes over the past 3 months.

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₹ 103,480

Typical prices: ₹ 110,692-₹ 142,119

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₹ 65,346

Typical prices: ₹ 66,995-₹ 99,247

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YOW - MAA • 3 stops

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Wed, 7 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

14:30 - 02:40YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

26h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 17:23MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

46h 48m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Boston Logan Intl

₹ 103,480Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

20:05 - 01:15YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

43h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Addis Ababa Bole

10:00 - 00:45MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

48h 15m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 120,152Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

14:30 - 02:40YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

26h 40m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Doha Hamad Intl

04:05 - 17:35MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

23h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 131,458Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 14 Dec

05:45 - 02:35YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

34h 20m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

03:55 - 22:15MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

28h 50m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 143,531Multiple Airlines

Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

17:10 - 09:10YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

29h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

23:15 - 15:00MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

26h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 143,722Air France

Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

05:30 - 20:10YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

28h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

09:50 - 13:10MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

37h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 150,621Emirates

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 26 Jan

05:45 - 20:10YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

27h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Dubai Intl

21:45 - 14:12MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

26h 57m2 stops Dubai Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

₹ 156,274Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

17:15 - 10:00YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

30h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Bengaluru Intl

20:45 - 15:00MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

28h 45m2 stops Bengaluru Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

₹ 156,370Air France

Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

10:30 - 02:30YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

29h 30m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Doha Hamad Intl

21:50 - 22:15MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

34h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 158,957Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct

12:00 - 02:30YOW Ottawa-MAA Chennai

29h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

04:05 - 00:20MAA Chennai-YOW Ottawa

53h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

₹ 161,640Emirates

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?: Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Chennai and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Ottawa to Chennai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •March is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Chennai at ₹ 109,133 return.
•December (₹ 172,084) and July (₹ 169,209) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Cheapest flight	₹ 65,346

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How long is a flight from Ottawa to Chennai?
A direct flight from Ottawa to Chennai takes 0h 00m, covering 21,053 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Chennai?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Chennai flight?
Return flights from Ottawa to Chennai range from ₹ 110,692 to ₹ 142,119, with an average of ₹ 128,510 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 110,692 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 103,480 to ₹ 414,208. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Chennai looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Chennai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 74,122, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Chennai?
Flights from Ottawa to Chennai usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Chennai (MAA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through?
Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Chennai pass through London Heathrow (LHR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Chennai?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Ottawa to Chennai route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 120,439 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 143,818, a difference of ₹ 23,379. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Chennai?
Chennai is 9 hours ahead of Ottawa (India Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average ₹ 120,439 – about ₹ 23,379 less than Sunday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Chennai trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 109,133 return in that month – typically ₹ 62,950 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chennai Airport.
- Radisson Blu Hotel And Suites GRT Chennai
- Ridhan Regency
- Hotel Southern Comfort

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