Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
Ottawa and Pittsburgh follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Your YOW to PIT flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
R 2,928 is the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 5,637. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to PIT if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from YOW to PIT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, 58.21% of flights meet their scheduled arrival 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 catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
If you're getting in on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PIT:
Pick up a Pittsburgh International Airport rental car and discover Pittsburgh and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Pittsburgh. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Pittsburgh in April.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Pittsburgh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to PIT sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Pittsburgh, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 418 kilometres east to Philadelphia to check off its top attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are key reasons to visit.
