Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from YVR to YOW start at 07:20 — the first with Porter Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Air Canada. Overall, you can choose from 46 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your YVR to YOW flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, so jetting off to Ottawa (and then exploring more of Canada!) is easy. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
With a dependable 82.76% of services arriving as scheduled, Porter Airlines has the best on-time performance for YVR to YOW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, ₹ 7,318 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 16,308. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YVR to YOW.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YVR to YOW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that depart Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near YVR. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel near YOW if you're on a late Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ottawa. If you're after a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YVR to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its leading attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.
