Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa is 4 hours 35 minutes.
Cancun (the location of Cancun International Airport) and Ottawa follow the same timezone — UTC-5.
Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the most popular route. When booking your flight, you can choose from six services every week between CUN and YOW.
Give yourself enough time to make your CUN to Ottawa flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like March, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Direct Cancun International Airport to Ottawa tickets are available for booking. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is where you'll be touching down.
You'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa, such as:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from CUN to Ottawa. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these airports:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Cancun, CUN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CUN:
Cancun International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from CUN arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Ottawa
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cancun International Airport to Ottawa flight is 121 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 245 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from CUN to Ottawa, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Cancun International Airport to Ottawa tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The distance from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel close to YOW if you have a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks in advance of your flight from CUN to Ottawa.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Best time to go to Ottawa
July is the busiest month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Ottawa in January.
Book a Cancun International Airport to Ottawa plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from CUN to Ottawa around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Ottawa
Start your Ottawa trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Cancun International Airport to Ottawa, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are top sights which should feature on every Ottawa itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 354 kilometres southwest of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.