Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW): what you need to know
The timezone in Ottawa is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of New Orleans.
Give yourself enough time to make your MSY to YOW flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSY and YOW:
Pearson International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight is $201. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $496. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MSY to YOW. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
MSY's address is 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from MSY.
Central New Orleans to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around 24 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to MSY:
Arriving at Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YOW if you have a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and discover more of Ottawa and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to central Ottawa
The street address for YOW is 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to the center of Ottawa has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometers away.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
The quietest month for a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Ottawa based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Ottawa is July, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MSY to YOW sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometers south-west to Toronto to check off its leading attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Montreal is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometers east of Ottawa. No journey is complete without dropping by Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
