Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours 20 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver three hours behind Ottawa.
Every week, there are 94 Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 06:15 WestJet flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 21:45 with Air Canada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your YOW to YVR flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Take off with one of these carriers offering direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YOW to YVR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is RM427. A round-trip plane ticket right now is RM735. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YOW to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from YOW to YVR.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58.21% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near YOW. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're taking a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YOW to YVR sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its top attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.