Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
If you're going away during a peak month like August, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Before reserving your cheap ticket from YOW to STL, check if you need a visa to enter United States. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the latest information, get in touch with the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're going to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is $510. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $962. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for flight tickets from YOW to STL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport can be reached in approximately 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 43 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near YOW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Reserve a hotel close to STL if you're on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
From Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, St Louis is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 36 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to St Louis in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport for July if you'd like to explore St Louis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17 ºC and 33 ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -8 ºC and 7 ºC. Look for flight tickets from YOW to STL sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about St Louis
Start your St Louis trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from YOW to STL, explore our hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Gateway Arch, Forest Park and St. Louis Zoo are popular attractions which should be on any good St Louis itinerary.
Complete your St Louis trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in St Louis.