Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Auckland is 17 hours ahead of Ottawa and observes the UTC+13 timezone.
To ensure you get on your YOW to AKL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is 539 €. A round-trip fare right now is 1.076 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YOW to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes about 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel close to AKL if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to AKL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south of Auckland, a visit to Wellington will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Manukau City is another standout destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without a visit to Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.