Flying from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is one hour behind Moncton.
Flights from YQM to YOW start from 07:00 — the first with Porter Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:50 with Porter Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 12 weekly Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YQM to YOW flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Porter Airlines is your gateway to exploring Ottawa (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Porter Airlines.
Porter Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering YQM to YOW flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 2,033 is the best price for a one-way Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,106. These prices can change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from YQM to YOW by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YQM to YOW by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Handy information about Greater Moncton International Airport (YQM)
56.76% of flights that leave from Greater Moncton International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Greater Moncton International Airport from central Moncton, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YQM? If you're boarding an early flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Grab an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car and explore Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ottawa. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Greater Moncton International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport for July if you want to explore Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YQM to YOW in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.