Travelling from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL).
St Louis is one hour behind Ottawa. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is located in St Louis, which runs on the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to STL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
YND is around 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 the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Need a convenient place to stay before your flight from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport? Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are near Ottawa Gatineau Airport. They're a particularly great choice if you have an early flight out.
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 by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Ottawa to STL flight? Unwind in a hotel near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
Book a hotel near STL if you have a late flight from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and discover more of St Louis and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight.
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central St Louis. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
R 3,181 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. A return flight starts at R 5,388. These prices may change depending on demand.
To find cheap flights from Ottawa to STL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Ottawa to STL.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
July is when most people book flights from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL). Plan your visit to St Louis in April for a quieter experience.
When booking your Ottawa to STL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in St Louis, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about St Louis
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in St Louis right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Ottawa to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport:
There are loads of things to do in St Louis when you're in the mood to sightsee. Make your way to The Gateway Arch followed by Saint Louis Arch and Museum at the Gateway Arch.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen St Louis, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres east to Evansville to tick off its leading sights. From Mesker Park Zoo to Riverfront Park and Evansville Zoological Society, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Columbia is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 177 kilometres west of St Louis. No trip is complete without seeing Sentinel Park, Museum of Art and Archaeology and Bur Oak Brewing Company.
