Flying from Las Vegas to Ottawa: what you need to know
Las Vegas's main base, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa.
Touch down at Ottawa's primary gateway, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
The average length of a direct Las Vegas to Ottawa flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Las Vegas and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Las Vegas to Ottawa is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). You can choose from three weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from LAS to YOW is the 09:10 Porter Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the latest available service is at 12:20 with Porter Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Las Vegas to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Ottawa
Score cheap Las Vegas to Ottawa flights by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Ottawa is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
You can catch a direct flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa leaving from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Begin your journey at LAS and land at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Porter Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Las Vegas to Ottawa plane tickets from LAS.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Las Vegas to Ottawa flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)? If you've booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) scores high marks for on-time performance. 82.07% of flights that depart LAS reach their destination on time.
You'll find LAS at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YND:
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore corners of Ottawa that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of scoring a great price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
As soon as your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is approximately 11 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Public transport will get you there in approximately 45 minutes.
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at YOW will save you money.
You can find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before booking your flights from Las Vegas to Las Vegas, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Las Vegas offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
When booking your Las Vegas to Ottawa tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.