Flying from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): What you need to know
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Seattle. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located in Ottawa, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to YOW, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to YOW leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81% of the time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can get to PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Seattle to YOW flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport:
Flights from Seattle Paine Field International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 80% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Grab a Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Getting from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
Central Ottawa is around 14 kilometres from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Right now, $247 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $562. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to YOW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
August is when most people book flights from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Plan your visit to Ottawa in November if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Seattle to YOW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, a trip to Montreal will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Laval, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Le Cosmodôme, SkyVenture Montréal and illumi Laval are the start of reasons to visit.
