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Public bus line 97 services the airport, connecting it to the downtown area. It leaves from bus stops 13-16, just outside the terminal building, with a one-way ticket costing C$ 3.50. Buses operate 24h a day during weekdays, with a reduced schedule during the night on weekends, and buses depart every 10min during peak hours.

Taxis are the most convenient way to get to your accommodation following flights from Vancouver to Ottawa, and they are available outside the airport from the arrivals area on level 1. Taxi fares are all metred, and if you are heading to the downtown area of Ottawa, the fare will be about C$ 30.

If you are looking to rent a car upon arrival, there are 6 car rental companies with offices located in the Parkade on level 1. National, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Avis and Alamo are all open from 6:00 or 7:00 am until 1:00 or 2:00 am every day. In addition, Routes Car Rental and Discount Car and Truck Rentals, which are located off of the airport property, provide an airport shuttle to their customers during their hours of operation.

Luggage storage is available at the airport for either short or long-term storage, with special rates available if you need to leave a bag for a week or a month. This service is located in the arrivals hall and is accessible 24h a day. In addition to storing bags, passengers can store winter coats or boots, and each storage space is large enough to fit the belongings of up to 4 travellers.

Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa flights:

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

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

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

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines

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

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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $236 round-trip via Edmonton (YEG), compared to $398 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) - 72% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Edmonton (YEG) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 2% 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 13% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $411, a difference of $51. 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 9 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Nepean Sportsplex and National Arts Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 1:09 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 2:54 am.

The flight takes about 4h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 38% above the route average of $385. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa takes 4h 39m, 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 $219 to $876. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $145, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 32m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 7h 43m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

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

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Ottawa range from $301 to $492, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

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