Travelling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Washington DC (the location of Washington Dulles International Airport) and Ottawa are in the same timezone — UTC-4.
With 28 flights a week between the two airports, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most popular route. United operates the earliest flight at 12:33. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from IAD to YOW is with United at 22:25.
To ensure you catch your flight from IAD to Ottawa, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a nonstop flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa. Start your trip at IAD and land at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Book your ticket with United. This airline operates direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from IAD to Ottawa, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can visit Canada for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from United States. But before booking your flight tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa, double-check for the newest rules and regulations. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may require some travel documentation if your trip is for business or other reasons.
IAD is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 51 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 3 hours and 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Ottawa
ر.ق. 357 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 886. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from IAD to Ottawa.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 22 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YND instead:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
After your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 19 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 43 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near YOW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from IAD to Ottawa:
Best time to go to Ottawa
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa. The city comes alive during peak season, but prices are usually higher and attractions can be busy. Go to Ottawa in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa for July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap flights from IAD to Ottawa sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Ottawa, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are a couple of major attractions to put on your Ottawa must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Gallery of Canada.
Complete your Ottawa trip with a car rental
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