Flying from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Planning your flight from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are your main options in New York.
Ottawa (where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from New York to YOW.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from New York to YOW. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Catching an early flight from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Catching a flight out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Direct New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flight tickets are available from here.
United Airlines offers direct flights from New York to YOW leaving from EWR. Book your favourite seat and get to your destination without any detours.
On the EWR to YOW route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
Porter Airlines ranks as the most punctual carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
EWR is about 24 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to YOW flight:
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Book a flight ticket from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stop or two. Some popular stopovers between LGA and YOW are:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From central New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It takes roughly 25 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
LGA has an on-time performance rating of 80.0%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your trip runs like clockwork.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to central Ottawa is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Right now, Rs32,105 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs72,122. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
August is the most popular month for flights from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Visit Ottawa in February for a more low-key escape.
Book a New York to YOW flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from New York to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 153 kilometres east to Montreal to check off its must-visit sights. From Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Laval is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without a visit to Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval.