Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Ottawa and Detroit are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YOW to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
At the moment, R 2,707 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,592. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YOW to DTW, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that leave from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near YOW:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you're getting in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near DTW:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to central Detroit has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Detroit in February.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you want to explore Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to DTW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its leading attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
