Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Gander International Airport (YQX): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your YOW to YQX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Gander International Airport (YQX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport flight is $448. A return ticket right now is $522. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to YQX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YOW to YQX by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights arrive within the expected 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.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Gander International Airport (YQX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQX instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Gander International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise to explore Gander and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Gander International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Gander International Airport (YQX) to central Gander
From Gander International Airport, Gander is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Gander International Airport (YQX)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Gander based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Gander International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Gander during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 25ºC.
February has average temperatures of between -13ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to YQX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Gander, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 209 kilometres south-east to Mount Pearl to check off its popular sights. From Babb Crescent Park to Nelson Park and St. David's Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kilometres west of Gander, Corner Brook is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Marble Zip Tours, Steady Brook Falls Trail and Corner Brook Tourist Sign.