Flying from Victoria to Ottawa: what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Victoria to Ottawa. Explore the options for leaving from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH), two of the city's main airports.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the major arrival point in Ottawa.
Book a direct Victoria to Ottawa flight and you'll be in transit for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Victoria and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
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To ensure you make your Victoria to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Ottawa
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Flying from Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
You can get a direct flight from Victoria to Ottawa departing from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Begin your trip at YYJ and touch down at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Check out the deals with Porter Airlines. This airline offers direct Victoria to Ottawa plane tickets out of YYJ.
Located around 24 kilometres from central Victoria, YYJ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Victoria International Airport, 67.45% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Victoria to Ottawa. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and explore corners of Ottawa that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise as your departure date approaches.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Once you've disembarked your flight from Victoria to Ottawa, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the trip to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and get going in the blink of an eye.
Avoid potential price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will help you save.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be found at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Victoria in peak season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Victoria to Victoria in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Book your Victoria to Ottawa ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Victoria to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Victoria to Ottawa:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are top sights which should feature on every Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among the biggest draws.
