Travelling from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Ottawa is three hours ahead of San Diego and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your SAN to YOW flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SAN and YOW include:
Pearson International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
171 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Return flights start at 369 €. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SAN to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from SAN to YOW is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.
Of the departures from San Diego International Airport, 71.38% land on time at their destination.
Central San Diego to San Diego International Airport is around 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SAN? If you're boarding an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider booking a hotel close to YOW if you're taking a late San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
From Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, Ottawa is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Ottawa based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to YOW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Ottawa. Around 354 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, consider Montreal, roughly 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are highlights.