Economy award flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Vancouver (YVR)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 4 programs for YOW→YVR. Lowest: 14,720 points + $39.16 with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed economy award space on 326 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and 1 other program.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 14,720 pts + $39.16
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Programs with space
- 4 of 4
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 326
- Air Canada Aeroplan
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 14,720 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on YOW→YVR, sorted by points.
| 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 |
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 economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,720 pts + $39.16 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 14,720 pts + $39.16 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 21,000 pts + $29.82 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 21,000 pts + $29.82 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $31.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $31.70 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 27,177 pts + $103.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Etihad Guest | 27,177 pts + $103.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | 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 economy award space
- Air Canada Aeroplan: nonstop from 14,720 points; nonstop space on 326 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 21,000 points; nonstop space on 103 dates.
- United MileagePlus: nonstop from 22,500 miles; nonstop space on 129 dates.
- Etihad Guest: nonstop from 27,177 miles; nonstop space on 134 dates.
Best months for economy from YOW to YVR
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,709 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 16 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 27 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 31 | |
| 14,720 pts + taxes not reported | Air Canada Aeroplan | 8 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Etihad Guest
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 | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from YOW to YVR
What's the lowest economy award from Ottawa to Vancouver?
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). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on YOW→YVR?
Air Canada Aeroplan (326 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (143 dates), United MileagePlus (152 dates) and Etihad Guest (159 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from YOW to YVR?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Air Canada Aeroplan, Virgin Australia Velocity, United MileagePlus and Etihad Guest. The lowest nonstop award was 14,720 points with Air Canada Aeroplan, which showed nonstop economy space on 326 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from YOW to YVR?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 14,720 points with Aeroplan (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.