Flying from Perth Airport (PER) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4. The city is 12 hours behind Perth, where Perth Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your PER to Ottawa flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
PER is around 10 kilometres from central Perth. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PER:
Of all flights departing from Perth Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Ottawa
$1,021 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Perth Airport to Ottawa flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $2,161. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from PER to Ottawa. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a Perth Airport to Ottawa ticket.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Stay just a quick transfer away if you're jetting in on a late flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge is one option near YND. Or check in and relax at Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport before heading to your final destination.
Go beyond Ottawa and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from PER to Ottawa. Prices usually increase closer to your date of travel.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. After your flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near YOW. Settle in and get cosy after your PER to Ottawa flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car simple. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will save you money.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be found at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are often higher and top attractions can be busy. Visit Ottawa in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Perth Airport to Ottawa plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from PER to Ottawa around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Perth Airport to Ottawa:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are attractions you won't want to skip in Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its top attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Montreal is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
