Flying from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB): What you need to know
Sudbury (where Greater Sudbury Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Ottawa to YSB.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
58% of flights that take off from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay within easy reach of YSB at Suite Sunrise.
Pick up a Greater Sudbury Airport rental car and discover Sudbury and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Enterprise and National are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to central Sudbury
From Greater Sudbury Airport, central Sudbury is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)
Rs39,217 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport. A return flight starts from Rs71,422. These prices can change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to YSB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)
July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB). Plan your visit to Sudbury in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Ottawa to YSB plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Sudbury, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -22ºC and -4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sudbury
Start your Sudbury trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Greater Sudbury Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Ramsey Lake and Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Sudbury to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Adanac Ski Hill.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Sudbury, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey around 257 kilometres south to Barrie to tick off its top sights. From Downtown Barrie to Maclaren Art Centre and Centennial Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
Newmarket is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 306 kilometres south of Sudbury. No journey is complete without seeing Firefly Marsh, Dave Kerwin Trail and Brooks Park.
