Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Durham and Ottawa are both in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to YOW 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 July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and YOW include:
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
143 € is the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. Return flights start from 316 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to YOW if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YOW instead:
Grab a Ottawa International Airport rental car and discover Ottawa and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Alamo and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Ottawa International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport is November, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Ottawa International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Ottawa during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to YOW sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a trip to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
Around 153 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
