Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
New York's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Ottawa.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your YOW to LGA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is R 2,792. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,811. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YOW to LGA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive 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 catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near YOW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to LaGuardia Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Consider staying in a hotel near LGA if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty and find adventure across New York and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
The street address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to New York in February.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you want to visit New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to LGA sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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