Travelling from Las Vegas to Ottawa: what you need to know
Las Vegas's main base, Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa.
Touch down at Ottawa's primary gateway, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
The average duration of a direct Las Vegas to Ottawa flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, making Ottawa three hours ahead of Las Vegas.
Choose from three services each week between Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) and {"defaultCase":"Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport","accusativeCase":"Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport","nominativeCase":"Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport","dativeCase":"Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport"} (YOW). This is the most popular route when booking flights from Las Vegas to Ottawa.
To ensure you board your Las Vegas to Ottawa flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Peak months like October or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and four hours ahead of an international departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Ottawa
Score cheap Las Vegas to Ottawa flights by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Las Vegas to Ottawa is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Take off from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) on a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa. From LAS, you can fly directly into Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Look out for promotions with Porter Airlines. This airline offers direct Las Vegas to Ottawa plane tickets out of LAS.
We make it simple to book a Las Vegas to Ottawa flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Travelling from central Las Vegas to LAS takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport). Whether you're taking an early flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
82.07% of flights departing from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when setting off from LAS.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and discover corners of Ottawa that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Following your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 45 minutes.
The fastest way to reach your destination is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be off and running.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from YOW two weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
You can find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before booking your flights from Las Vegas to Las Vegas, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Las Vegas offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
When booking your Las Vegas to Ottawa tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Once you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Ottawa, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ottawa:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are must-visits when exploring Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.