Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to make your YOW to PPT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
$1,980 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport flight. A return flight starts at $3,970. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YOW to PPT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YOW to PPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
Consider booking a hotel near PPT if you're taking a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Tahiti Faa'an Airport rental car and discover Papeete and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Tahiti Faa'an Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT) to central Papeete
Tahiti Faa'an Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Papeete. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Tahiti Faa'an Airport (PPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Papeete. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Papeete is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Tahiti Faa'an Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to PPT in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 25ºC then.