Flying from Ottawa to Las Vegas: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas taking off from here.
Touch down at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the major arrival point in Las Vegas.
The average time for a direct Ottawa to Las Vegas flight is 5 hours 20 minutes.
To ensure you board your Ottawa to Las Vegas flight, leave 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 general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Las Vegas
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Set out from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) on a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas. From YOW, you can fly directly into Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS).
Porter Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Ottawa to Las Vegas plane tickets from YOW.
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 45 minutes by 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.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to central Las Vegas takes around 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 3 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas. Book one of these accommodation options near LAS instead:
Explore without limits with a Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Alamo and discover more of Las Vegas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
LAS is situated at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Best time to go to Las Vegas
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas. October is the most popular month to visit Las Vegas. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When booking your Ottawa to Las Vegas tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Las Vegas, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Las Vegas around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Las Vegas
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Las Vegas, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Las Vegas:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are essential stops on your Las Vegas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Las Vegas has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south-west of Las Vegas, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
Around 418 kilometres south-east of Las Vegas, Phoenix is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.