Flying from Victoria to Ottawa: what you need to know
Start your journey at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Check out your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Ottawa departing from either of these.
Come in for landing at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). This is the major gateway to Ottawa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Victoria to Ottawa, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
After booking your cheap flights from Victoria to Ottawa, get your travel documents in order. A passport or visa isn't needed since you're travelling within Canada. As long as you have another valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're good to go.
Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Victoria, YYJ can be reached in about 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Victoria to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Victoria International Airport:
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 22 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Victoria to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YND:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The centre of Ottawa is about 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). As soon as your flight from Victoria to Ottawa has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 19 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in approximately 43 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YOW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Victoria to Ottawa:
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Ottawa
R 1,822 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Ottawa. Return flights start from R 4,191. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from Victoria to Ottawa, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Ottawa
Have a think about your trip dates before locking in your flight from Victoria to Ottawa. The city is vibrant during peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and major attractions can get busy. Go to Ottawa in low season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Victoria to Ottawa in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Victoria to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Ottawa, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top attractions which should be on every Ottawa itinerary.
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