Travelling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Washington DC and Ottawa share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Every week, there are ten Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, opt for the 12:55 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 12:55 with Air Canada.
Your DCA to YOW flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as February, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Ottawa (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 70.91% of its services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering DCA to YOW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between DCA and YOW include:
Pearson International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is ₹ 14,540. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 32,374. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get cheap tickets from DCA to YOW, book your trip eight months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DCA to YOW.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of the departures from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Ronald Reagan National Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near DCA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
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Reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ottawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DCA to YOW sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Montreal is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
