Flying from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa three hours ahead of Kamloops.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to board your YKA to YOW flight.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, Rs58,282 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kamloops Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs108,091. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YKA to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Kamloops Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Kamloops Airport (YKA)
68.34% of flights that leave from Kamloops Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Kamloops Airport from central Kamloops, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
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Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're getting in on a late Kamloops Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YOW:
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Booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to central Ottawa has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kamloops Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Ottawa in February.
Before locking in your flight from Kamloops Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YKA to YOW sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
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