Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Dallas: what you need to know
Dallas is one hour behind Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Dallas follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your YOW to Dallas flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
YOW is around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
In search of a hotel near YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
58.21% of flights taking off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Dallas
162 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas flight. A return plane ticket starts from 346 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from YOW to Dallas. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Follow your own route with a Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and experience more of Dallas and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your flight from YOW to Dallas can help you lock in the best possible rate.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
After your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 50 minutes or so.
Following your YOW to Dallas flight, unwind at a hotel close to DAL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride three weeks before your arrival at DAL will help you stay within budget.
You can find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
Before booking your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Dallas offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and smaller crowds.
Before booking an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Dallas, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YOW to Dallas in January when temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).
More about Dallas
Once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Dallas, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dallas:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Dallas Museum of Art are major attractions which should be on every Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Dallas is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 370 kilometres south of Dallas, a visit to Houston will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another essential stop in United States and is around 402 kilometres south-west of Dallas. No trip is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.