Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Los Angeles operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from YOW to Los Angeles, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can visit United States for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules can change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for work or another reason.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey on public transport will take roughly 43 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near YOW. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles
R 2,328 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,783. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from YOW to Los Angeles. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to show the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres. It'll take you around 32 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport typically takes 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
The centre of Los Angeles is around 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 34 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
After your flight from YOW to Los Angeles, kick back at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles. To escape the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC to 32ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YOW to Los Angeles in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Los Angeles right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles:
Griffith Observatory and The Broad are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Los Angeles itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
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