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Looking for cheap airfare to Ottawa? 25% of our users found tickets to Ottawa for the following prices or less: From Newark C$ 138 one-way - C$ 205 round-trip, from Fort Lauderdale C$ 145 one-way - C$ 214 round-trip, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National C$ 642 one-way - C$ 734 round-trip
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High season is considered to be March, April and May. The cheapest month to fly from United States is June.
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Although located in the capital of Canada, Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), also known as Ottawa Airport, is a rather small airport size-wise in comparison to most capitals’ airports. It serves the state of Ontario and is often a good alternative for people who wish to get to Montreal and surroundings.
Travelers in transit who would like to catch up on some sleep, have a look at the hotels located near Ottawa Airport to enjoy a couple of hours of restful sleep before continuing on your journey. Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport is a great solution if you wish to get to your hotel right after your flight to Ottawa as it is next to the airport building. There are also the Days Inn Ottawa Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport a few minutes’ ride away. All of these hotels offer free shuttles.
If you are planning to go to Montreal from Ottawa, it is a good idea to rent a car to get there faster and on your own schedule. You can rent the car at the airport and pick from eight rental companies that are onsite, such as Discount, National, or Avis, all of which are located in the Airport Parkway.
In the mood for some food after the flight to Ottawa? Restaurants in the public area of the airport include Harvey’s, Rideau Bar & Grill, and Tim Horton’s, which is open 24 hours.
Those traveling with many bags and would like to safely store some of them at the airport can do so at the PARS 2000 Coat Check and Baggage Storage, which is situated in the arrivals hall on Level 1. The service is available 24/7, and it is possible to store belongings there for hours or weeks. Rates differ depending on the type of item and the duration.
FAQs - booking Ottawa flights
Ottawa Airport is not far from downtown Ottawa, so you can reach it in 20 to 25 minutes. The OC Transpo public bus route 97 stops outside level 1 of the airport and goes to the center of the city. The ticket costs 3.50 CAD (around 2.60 USD), which you can buy on the bus or from a ticket machine. If you have a lot of luggage with you and prefer to avoid public transportation, you can either book a hotel that comes with airport transfers, like Southway Hotel, or take a taxi that will cost under 30 CAD (23 USD).
Though most shops are available post-security in the departures area of the airport, such as a bookstore as well as a gift shop and electronics store, you can buy some basic products in the public area of the terminal, such as at Relay or Bytown Marche.
Yes, apart from play areas in the departures and family restrooms, restaurants at the airport offer kid-friendly meals and are equipped with high chairs and booster seats. The Observation Deck is also easily accessible so small travelers can have a look at planes landing and taking off.
Banking services are available at the airport in Ottawa in the form of ATMs, located pre-security on levels 1 and 3, as well as ICE – International Currency Exchange offices situated near the arrivals area on level 1. In addition, there is a cash conversion kiosk located on level 3 in the pre-security area that is open around the clock.
If travelling to Ottawa, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Newark, with flights as low as C$ 136 one-way and C$ 405 round-trip. Flights from Newark are the most searched and start at $198 for a round-trip.
Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and Scandinavian Airlines usually have the most frequent connections from Canada to Ottawa
The city centre of Ottawa is 11 km from Ottawa.
There is only 1 airport in Ottawa, called Ottawa (YOW). It can also be referred to as Macdonald–Cartier Intl, Ottawa, or Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl.
The cheapest month for flights to Ottawa is March. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May.
Air Canada, United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from the United States to Ottawa. Confirm policies on booking site.
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