Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego: what you need to know
San Diego is three hours behind Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. San Diego runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YOW to San Diego flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a hotel near YOW? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego, these stays will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
58.21% of flights leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to San Diego
R 2,664 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 4,264. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YOW to San Diego if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is around 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near SAN:
Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead of your flight from YOW to San Diego.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.
McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)
Once your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central San Diego is roughly 56 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
The trip will take about 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CLD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YOW to San Diego flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a McClellan-Palomar Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Hertz or Avis and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CLD ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to San Diego
Before you book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in San Diego offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego flight ticket with a departure in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YOW to San Diego around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about San Diego
Start your San Diego trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Diego, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld San Diego are highlights which should be on every San Diego itinerary.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Phoenix is another favourite destination in United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without visiting Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.
