Travelling from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Ottawa: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 45 minutes.
Ottawa is two hours ahead of Yellowknife, where Yellowknife Airport is located. Ottawa observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your YZF to Ottawa flight.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Direct Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be landing.
Keep your eyes peeled for deals with Air North. This airline operates direct flights from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa.
Travelling from central Yellowknife to YZF takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 3 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights leaving Yellowknife Airport, 52.97% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Ottawa
R 2,334 is currently the best price for a one-way Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa flight. Return flight tickets start from R 4,488. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Book one month before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from YZF to Ottawa.
The best month for finding cheap Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from YZF to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 24 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
It's hard to beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've jetted in on a late flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa. Meilleure Auberge and Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport are handy accommodation options near YND.
Grab an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car and discover corners of Ottawa that aren't the typical tourist stops. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from YZF to Ottawa. If you're travelling during a busy period, book even earlier to get the lowest price.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Once your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Ottawa is roughly 13 kilometres from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
If you travel by public transport, you'll reach the centre in 45 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near YOW. Kick back and get cosy after your YZF to Ottawa flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at YOW will help you stay within budget.
The address for Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Before locking in your flights from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Ottawa offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YZF to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Ottawa, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Rideau Canal, Parliament Hill and National Gallery of Canada are attractions you won't want to skip in Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Montreal is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without seeing Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
