Flying from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know
Detroit (where Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located) and Ottawa share the UTC-5 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Your flight from Ottawa to DTW won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Traveling from central Ottawa to YOW takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
If you have a late flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near DTW:
Grab a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and explore Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
Central Detroit is around 32 kilometers from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $361. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Ottawa to DTW if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). October is the busiest month to visit Detroit. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in January.
Book a Ottawa to DTW plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January when temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Detroit
Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Detroit when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Motown Museum followed by The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Explore more of the United States
Detroit has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 257 kilometers south of Detroit, a trip to Columbus will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Easton Town Center.
Around 161 kilometers southeast of Detroit, Cleveland is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.
