Travelling from Los Angeles to Ottawa: what you need to know
Los Angeles has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Hop off the plane at Ottawa's chief entry point, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Ottawa three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your Los Angeles to Ottawa flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add an hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Los Angeles to Ottawa flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book a Los Angeles to Ottawa flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
LAX is about 19 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Los Angeles International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
81.05% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) to central Ottawa is approximately 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YOW:
Go beyond Ottawa and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up an Ottawa Gatineau Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Ottawa Gatineau Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, you may want to book your Los Angeles to Ottawa flight even earlier.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is about 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. Following your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa, it takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget make collecting an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from YOW two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
You'll find Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
Plan your trip to Los Angeles during high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Los Angeles to Los Angeles during the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
When booking your Los Angeles to Ottawa tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Ottawa right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa:
Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Ottawa travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out National Gallery of Canada.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 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.
Montreal is another standout 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.