Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Los Angeles is three hours behind Ottawa, where Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is located. Los Angeles observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to get on your YOW to Los Angeles flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 11 kilometers from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Traveling on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to YOW? If you've booked an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
Of the flights that depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% land on schedule at their destination.
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Los Angeles
The best price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles flight is $150. The cheapest price for a return flight is $270. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from YOW to Los Angeles, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Scoring cheap tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the lowest fares throughout the month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometers. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Follow your own route with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and experience more of Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from YOW to Los Angeles.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) is about 32 kilometers from central Los Angeles. Following your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near VNY. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YOW to Los Angeles flight:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Van Nuys Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid the long lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from VNY a few weeks in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Los Angeles
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can get crowded. Go to Los Angeles in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YOW to Los Angeles in February when temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
More about Los Angeles
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Los Angeles right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Los Angeles:
All great vacations should include a little sightseeing. The Broad, Griffith Observatory and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 177 kilometers south-east to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for San Jose, about 499 kilometers north-west of Los Angeles. Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art are among its highlights.
