Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA): what you need to know
Seattle's timezone is UTC-7, making Seattle three hours behind Ottawa.
Your YOW to SEA flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
168 € is the lowest price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Return flights start at 304 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to SEA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights departing from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Book a hotel near SEA if you're on a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport rental car and discover Seattle and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Europcar and Budget are top providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to central Seattle
From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Seattle. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Seattle is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from YOW to SEA in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Portland is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seattle. Around 241 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Pioneer Courthouse Square, Portland Japanese Garden and Pittock Mansion.
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