Flying from Minneapolis to Ottawa: what you need to know
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is Minneapolis's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Minneapolis to Ottawa departing from here.
Touch down at Ottawa's primary gateway, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Ottawa is one hour ahead of Minneapolis and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your Minneapolis to Ottawa flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Ottawa
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap Minneapolis to Ottawa flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Minneapolis to Ottawa flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Take a pause at one of these airports:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Minneapolis, MSP can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Minneapolis to Ottawa? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport:
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, 77.37% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa takes around 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel near YND if you're coming in on a late flight from Minneapolis to Ottawa. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Ottawa and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of snagging the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The centre of Ottawa is approximately 11 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). After your flight from Minneapolis to Ottawa has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 20 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 45 minutes.
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW can help you lock in a better rate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be found at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before booking your flights from Minneapolis to Minneapolis, think about which time of year is best for you. High season in Minneapolis offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Minneapolis to Ottawa ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Ottawa to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap flights from Minneapolis to Ottawa around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Minneapolis to Ottawa, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-do's during your Ottawa adventure.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Montreal is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without dropping by Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
