Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Ottawa and Washington DC follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Every week, there are ten Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, pick the 10:20 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 10:40 with Air Canada.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your YOW to DCA flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other exciting corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
With 67.27% of services arriving as planned, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YOW to DCA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is R 3,771. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 6,435. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YOW to DCA.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from YOW to DCA.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on time at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar to explore Washington DC and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YOW to DCA sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're ready to explore another side of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
