Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is three hours ahead of Los Angeles and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your LAX to YOW flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Ottawa International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LAX and YOW:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ottawa International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel close to YOW if you're catching a late Los Angeles International Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ottawa International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ottawa and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ottawa International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Ottawa. If you like a quieter vibe, go in November.
When reserving your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Ottawa International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to YOW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres south-west 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 interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, head for 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.