Travelling from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where new adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Detroit (where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Ottawa to DTW.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is about 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. It'll take you 20 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Ottawa to DTW flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
58.21% of flights departing Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive according to schedule.
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near DTW instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Detroit and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Detroit. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Currently, R 3,269 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,045. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Ottawa to DTW, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
Cheap Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). August is the busiest month to travel to Detroit. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in February.
Book an Ottawa to DTW plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Detroit
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Detroit right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:
Motown Museum and The Majestic Theatre are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Detroit to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Detroit, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Columbus to tick off its leading attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Centre, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Cleveland is another standout destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres south-east of Detroit. No trip is complete without seeing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
