Travelling from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Ottawa is one hour ahead of Winnipeg and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of 25 weekly Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Porter Airlines is the earliest you can take. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 17:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your YWG to YOW flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Ottawa, Canada. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
The most punctual carrier that offers YWG to YOW flights is WestJet. Its services arrive as scheduled 78.05% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Currently, $107 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $233. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YWG to YOW by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG)
YWG is located at 2000 Wellington Avenue.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, data shows 61.28% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport from central Winnipeg, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to YWG? If you're boarding an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel near YOW if you're on a late Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Ottawa's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Ottawa. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YWG to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC and -2ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its popular sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
Montreal is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.





