Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
New York and Ottawa are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JFK and YOW:
Pearson International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 2,274 is currently the lowest price for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,776. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from JFK to YOW, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from JFK to YOW.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Hit the road running 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 main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to YOW in January. Temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.