Flying from Ottawa to Victoria: what you need to know
Many great adventures start from Ottawa's main airport, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out the options for catching a flight from Ottawa to Victoria departing from this terminal.
When it comes to touching down in Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is a key hub. Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is another.
The average time for a direct Ottawa to Victoria flight is 5 hours 20 minutes.
To ensure you catch your Ottawa to Victoria flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Planning to travel during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Victoria
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The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Ottawa to Victoria is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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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 Victoria. From YOW, you can land directly at Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Reserve your Ottawa to Victoria plane tickets with Porter Airlines. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from YOW.
Travelling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Victoria or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Victoria and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is about 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. Once you've disembarked your flight from Ottawa to Victoria, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Travelling by public transport will take around 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Victoria. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Victoria in February.
Before locking in your Ottawa to Victoria tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Victoria around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa to Victoria, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a visit to Vancouver will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without seeing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.