Travelling from Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
Sudbury and Ottawa are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YSB to YOW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sudbury Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is 102 €. A return ticket is currently 182 €. 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 get cheap tickets from YSB to YOW if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Sudbury Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Sudbury Airport (YSB)
Of the departures from Sudbury Airport, 60.45% land on time at their destination.
Central Sudbury to Sudbury Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Reserve a hotel close to YOW if you have a late Sudbury Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sudbury Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Ottawa in February.
When booking your flight from Sudbury Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YSB to YOW in January. Average temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 354 kilometres south-west of Ottawa, a visit to Toronto will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, consider Montreal, about 153 kilometres east of Ottawa. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are key highlights.