Flying from Ottawa to Victoria: what you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your options for leaving from this terminal when booking your flights from Ottawa to Victoria.
When it comes to arriving in Victoria, Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is a major gateway. Another is Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to Victoria, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
When flying domestically within Canada, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to present some kind of identification, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap flights from Ottawa to Victoria, make sure your ID is up to date.
Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
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 is roughly 43 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ottawa to Victoria or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria is approximately 2 kilometres. It'll take you about 6 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 12 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YWH if you're catching a late flight from Ottawa to Victoria. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Once your flight from Ottawa to Victoria has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 31 minutes by car. Central Victoria is approximately 27 kilometres from Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
You can also travel by public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YYJ. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Ottawa to Victoria:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Victoria
Currently, R 2,150 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Victoria. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 4,163. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Ottawa to Victoria, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for a ticket from Ottawa to Victoria.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Ottawa to Victoria. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Victoria. July is the busiest month to visit Victoria. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Before booking a flight from Ottawa to Victoria, think about the kind of weather you like best. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Victoria around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Victoria, check out our selection of hotels including:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Victoria to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Complete your Victoria trip with a car rental
Explore our lineup of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Ottawa to Victoria. Whether you want an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something more luxurious, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
