Award flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 4 programs for YOW→YVR. Lowest economy: 14,720 points + $39.16 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest business: 28,328 points + $39.16 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest premium economy: 22,701 points + $39.16 (Air Canada Aeroplan).
Data as of
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YOW to YVR at a glance
- From
- Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International, Ottawa, Canada (YOW)
- To
- Vancouver International, Vancouver, Canada (YVR)
- Programs with award space seen
- 4 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air Canada (AC)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Vancouver (YVR)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 14,720 pts + $39.16 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 21,000 pts + $29.56 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 5 | 143 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $31.70 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 152 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 27,177 pts + $103.50 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 9+ | 159 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,701 pts + $39.16 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 3 | 326 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanLowest observed | 28,328 pts + $39.16 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,353 pts | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $29.56 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 1 | 39 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 43,676 pts + $133.84 | 1 stopNonstop from 48,529 pts · Mixed cabin | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 57 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 65,000 pts + $31.70 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC) | 4 | 40 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,720 pts + $39.16 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 21,000 pts + $29.82 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $31.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 22,701 pts + $39.16 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 46,588 pts + $142.37 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 14,720 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 326 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 22,701 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 283 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 28,353 points via Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop space on 322 dates (4 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly YOW to YVR on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,709 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 27,244 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | 64,204 · Aeroplan (16 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 22,701 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 28,550 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 22,701 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 28,770 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 22,799 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 28,328 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 22,799 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | 39,718 · Aeroplan (27 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 22,837 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 39,718 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 22,837 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 28,864 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 22,837 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 28,353 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 23,528 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | 28,739 · Aeroplan (30 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,528 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 28,739 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 23,528 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | 28,739 · Aeroplan (31 dates) | |
| 14,720 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 23,528 · Aeroplan (8 dates) | 39,718 · Aeroplan (8 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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What's the lowest Ottawa to Vancouver award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 14,720 points + $39.16 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed economy award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:33 UTC). In business, 28,328 points + $39.16 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Air Canada Aeroplan showed business award space on 326 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on YOW→YVR?
4 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 326 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business 326 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 159 dates, business 57 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 152 dates, business 40 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 143 dates, business 39 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from YOW to YVR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Etihad Guest, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 14,720 points with Air Canada Aeroplan.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Etihad Guest (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest YOW→YVR award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 14,720 points with Aeroplan (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 28,328 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.