Question 1

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Ottawa depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Ottawa on KAYAK are from Zurich, which takes 8h 15m, Basel, which takes 8h 15m, and Geneva, which takes 8h 15m.

Question 2

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The duration of your flight to Ottawa depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Ottawa on KAYAK are from Zurich, which takes 8h 15m, Basel, which takes 8h 15m, and Geneva, which takes 8h 15m.

Question 3

How far is Ottawa Airport from central Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The city centre of Ottawa is 11 km from Ottawa. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

Accepted Answer

There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa Airport (YOW). It can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 870. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are C$ 1,496 on average.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Ottawa is May, where tickets cost C$ 808 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets from Switzerland is C$ 1,219 and C$ 1,183 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of C$ 713.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights to Ottawa is May, where tickets cost C$ 808 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of tickets from Switzerland is C$ 1,219 and C$ 1,183 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of C$ 713.

Question 8

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Ottawa. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ottawa with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Switzerland-CH0/Ottawa-YOW'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost C$ 811 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 965.

Question 13

How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 65 direct flights from within Switzerland to Ottawa every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 4:00 p.m. the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 14

How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 65 direct flights from within Switzerland to Ottawa every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 4:00 p.m. the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing in the morning.

Question 15

How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 450 direct flights from within Switzerland to Ottawa. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 16

What are the most popular airlines flying to Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Ottawa is Air Canada, followed by SWISS and Air France.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

What are the most popular airlines flying to Ottawa?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Ottawa is Air Canada, followed by SWISS and Air France.

How long is the flight to Ottawa?

The duration of your flight to Ottawa depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Ottawa on KAYAK are from Zurich, which takes 8h 15m, Basel, which takes 8h 15m, and Geneva, which takes 8h 15m.

How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each day?

There are around 65 direct flights from within Switzerland to Ottawa every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 4:00 p.m. the most common departure time and 44% of flights departing in the morning.

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How far is Ottawa Airport from central Ottawa?

The city centre of Ottawa is 11 km from Ottawa.

What is the name of Ottawa’s airport?

There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa Airport (YOW). It can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Ottawa is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as C$ 870. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are C$ 1,496 on average.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Ottawa?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Ottawa.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Ottawa?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Ottawa?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Ottawa with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Ottawa?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost C$ 811 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ottawa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 965.

How many direct flights to Ottawa are there each week?

Each week there are around 450 direct flights from within Switzerland to Ottawa. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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