Flying from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Ottawa and New York (where Newark Liberty International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
Your flight from Ottawa to EWR won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
With more travellers during peak seasons, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Planning to catch a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)? Direct Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
United Airlines has direct flights from Ottawa to EWR out of YOW. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
On the YOW to EWR route, United Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers.
Among the carriers operating flights between Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport, United Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
You can reach YOW from central Ottawa in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
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58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near EWR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Newark Liberty International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and discover more of New York and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
The centre of New York is around 14 kilometres from Newark Liberty International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
ج.م. 5,758 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport. Return flights start at ج.م. 9,054. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Visit New York in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Book your Ottawa to EWR flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC.
More about New York
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Central Park, Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty are top attractions which should feature on every New York itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen New York. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres south-west of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.