Travelling from Ottawa to San Diego: what you need to know
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is Ottawa's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to San Diego jetting off from here.
Touch down at San Diego International Airport (SAN), the primary gateway of San Diego.
To ensure you board your Ottawa to San Diego flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Heading off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Diego
To find cheap Ottawa to San Diego flights, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Ottawa to San Diego.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Ottawa to San Diego flights.
Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa to San Diego, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego takes about 10 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ottawa to San Diego. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAN instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Diego International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Budget to explore San Diego and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your Ottawa to San Diego flight.
SAN is situated at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Central San Diego is about 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). After your flight from Ottawa to San Diego has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 15 minutes or so.
No need to worry about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare availability and rates from Budget, Hertz and Avis.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CLD as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to San Diego
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to San Diego. To escape the crowds, visit San Diego in May.
Before locking in your Ottawa to San Diego tickets, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in San Diego, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Ottawa to San Diego in February when temperatures average between 7ºC and 23ºC.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to San Diego, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Diego. Around 177 kilometres to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you want to check out another major stop in United States, head for Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park are key highlights.
