Flying from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Washington DC. Explore your options leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) when planning your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Take a direct Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Washington DC. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa.
The busiest route is from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 12:55pm departure between DCA and YOW.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to YOW.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) depart from this terminal.
Air Canada is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport taking off from DCA.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for flights from DCA to YOW.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada is the most consistent for on-time landings.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Catching a flight out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) plane tickets are available from here.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Washington DC to YOW leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
United is the go-to airline for bookings on the IAD to YOW route.
United is the most punctual carrier flying from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, with 67.04% of its services arriving as scheduled.
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Booking a plane ticket from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) with a stop or two can offer you more departure time choices on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), here's where you can detour to on the way to YOW:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
From central Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to arrive by car and 50 minutes or so on public transport.
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The on-time performance record of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Central Ottawa is around 14 kilometres from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is ₹ 14,931. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 20,614. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Washington DC to YOW. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). July is when most people travel to Ottawa. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in January.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to YOW plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
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Your Ottawa visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Ottawa. Around 153 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Laval is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Le Cosmodôme, Parc De La Riviere Des Mille and Nature Centre (Le Centre de la nature).
