Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
Ottawa and Charleston are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your YOW to CHS flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
$462 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Return flights start from $915. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to CHS if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YOW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CHS if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Charleston and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Charleston International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
Charleston International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Charleston. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 3 hours 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Charleston in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charleston International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Charleston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 32ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to CHS in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 17ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Charleston, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres south-west to Jacksonville to check off its top sights. From Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens to The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Charlotte is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No journey is complete without seeing NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.