Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa 12 hours behind Shanghai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your PVG to YOW flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between PVG and YOW:
Vancouver International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
At the moment, R 7,490 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 19,645. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PVG to YOW, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PVG to YOW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near PVG:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YOW if you're catching a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and venture far and wide through Ottawa and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ottawa. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PVG to YOW around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. 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.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.
