Flying from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): What you need to know
Charlotte (where Charlotte Douglas International Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Ottawa to CLT, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Have a late flight from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near CLT and hit the lights earlier:
Go where the road takes you with a Charlotte Douglas International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and find adventure across Charlotte and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight.
The street address for CLT is 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, central Charlotte is around 13 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is R 3,253. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,880. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to CLT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Ottawa to CLT.
Lock in a cheap flight from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
March is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Plan your visit to Charlotte in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Ottawa to CLT plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Charlotte, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Charlotte
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Charlotte right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Charlotte Douglas International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Charlotte when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art followed by Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Charlotte, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 225 kilometres east to Raleigh to tick off its leading attractions. From North Carolina Museum of Art to North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
