Flying from Comox Airport (YQQ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Comox.
To ensure you catch your YQQ to YOW flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Comox Airport (YQQ) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
R 1,751 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Comox Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,071. These prices can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from YQQ to YOW. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Comox Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Handy information about Comox Airport (YQQ)
Of all flights departing from Comox Airport, 68.65% land on schedule at their destination.
Comox Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Comox. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
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To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Comox Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Ottawa. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Comox Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YQQ to YOW sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, head for Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are highlights.
