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How much you’ll pay for a taxi is dependent on which one of the 12 zones you’ll be travelling to within the city. Taxi fares range from C$ 20 in zone 1 to C$ 40 in zone 12. For example, Vancouver’s city centre includes zones 8, 9, 10 and 11. However, most hotels and must-see attractions are located in the Downtown/Kitsilano area of zone 8. A fixed taxi fare for zone 8 is C$ 32. Zones 9 (Canada Place/Downtown), 10 (Ballantyne Pier) and 11 (Stanley Park) cost C$ 36, C$ 37 and C$ 38, respectively.

Yes, there are fast food restaurants and cafes located in the arrivals area, most of them open every day until 9:00 pm. Starbucks and White Spot are open until 11:00 pm.

The airport offers a service called Vancouver Skycap Porters, which helps passengers with their luggage from the baggage claim area to their vehicle. You’ll pay a flat fee of C$ 10 for up to three pieces of luggage, including pet carriers, and an extra C$ 2 for each additional piece. They have a first come first served policy, so there is no need to book the service in advance.

Vancouver International Airport is the only international airport in Canada servicing Whistler. Travellers can catch a long-distance bus, called the YVR Whistler Skylynx, from the airport, departing from level 2 of the arrivals area of the international terminal. Schedules vary according to the season and tickets can be bought online or directly at the counter on level 2. A one-way ticket costs C$ 65 and discounts are often available for tickets purchased online.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Ottawa and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines

Flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Porter Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Transat: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $277 round-trip via Edmonton (YEG), compared to $396 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 195 E2 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Hamilton (YHM) - 0% of one-stop connections

Calgary (YYC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $351 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $386, a difference of $35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 42 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre and Rogers Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 10:24 am
• Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 12:19 am.

The flight takes about 5h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 41% above the route average of $368. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 5h 24m, covering 2,205 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $807. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $169, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 28m, compared with 7h 51m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) and 7h 54m via Winnipeg (YWG).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• NextCar

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport range from $291 to $471, with an average of $368 over the past 12 months. Anything below $291 counts as a good deal.

Air Canada is the only airline on the Ottawa to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.