Cheap Flights to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Canada’s capital with domestic and international flights, plus an O-Train link to downtown.
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or request an offerAbout Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is served by Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Flair and other carriers, with flights to Canadian cities, the US and the Caribbean.
IATA/ICAO codes
YOW / CYOW
Location
Ottawa, about 15 km south of downtown
Key airline
Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Flair
Notable feature
Direct O-Train link to downtown
Popular Routes
YOW’s network spans Canada, the US and sun destinations.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Canada
Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax
United States
New York, Chicago, Boston, Washington
Sun and Europe
Cancun, Orlando, London
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Summer and winter festivals are busy, along with the holidays. Booking 6 to 8 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Ottawa
Ottawa is Canada’s capital, known for Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, museums and the ByWard Market.
Things to Know When Flying Into Ottawa
The O-Train airport link offers a quick ride downtown.
Taxis and rideshares are available.
Winter weather can cause delays.
Gatineau and Quebec are across the river.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
YOW is the gateway to Canada's capital and its museums, canal and government institutions.
Air Canada, WestJet, Porter, Flair and other airlines operate scheduled service.
The airport is about 15 km south, with the O-Train or taxi taking around 20 to 25 minutes.
Toronto and Montreal are the busiest, along with Calgary and Vancouver.
Booking 6 to 8 weeks in advance is recommended; spring tulip season and Canada Day are peak times.
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