Travelling from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Ottawa and Charlotte (where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
To avoid missing your CLT to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from CLT to Ottawa. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Travelling from central Charlotte to CLT takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near CLT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are worth a look:
79% of flights leaving from Charlotte Douglas International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ottawa
R 3,165 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa flight. A return ticket right now is R 7,113. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from CLT to Ottawa. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is around 14 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're opting for a ride-share or a taxi, the drive takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YOW if you're coming in on a late flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CLT to Ottawa.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
July is the busiest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Ottawa in January.
Before locking in your Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CLT to Ottawa in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Ottawa
After booking your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal National Historic Site are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Ottawa travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 354 kilometres southwest of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are among the biggest draws.
