Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): what you need to know
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Ottawa.
Give yourself enough time to make your YOW to YYJ flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
At the moment, 128 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 237 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from YOW to YYJ. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Of the departures from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near YOW. Whether you have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
From Victoria International Airport, Victoria is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Victoria in February.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Victoria during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to YYJ in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Victoria. Around 97 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're ready to explore another side of Canada, head for Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are the start of reasons to visit.