Flying from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as New York.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LGA to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LGA and YOW include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
£94 is currently the lowest price for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start from £212. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGA to YOW if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The address for LGA is Hangar 7 Centre.
80.0% of flights leaving LaGuardia Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from LGA.
Central New York to LaGuardia Airport is around 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near LGA. Whether you've booked an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Book a hotel near YOW if you're catching a late LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Ottawa and beyond.
Booking your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 8 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Ottawa in February.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from LaGuardia Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from LGA to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Ottawa, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 220 miles south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Montreal is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 95 miles east of Ottawa. No trip is complete without visiting Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.