{ "response": { "Key": "US-YOW", "orig": { "code": "US", "type": "country", "country": "United States" }, "dest": { "code": "YOW", "type": "airport", "city": "Ottawa", "fullCity": "Ottawa, Ontario", "airport": "Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "From which cities in United States can I fly to Ottawa?", "answer": "Eight US cities have nonstop flights to Ottawa: New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Boston (BOS), Tampa (TPA), and Fort Myers (RSW). New York offers the most frequent service with 87 weekly flights on United and Porter, while Boston is the shortest flight at about 86 minutes. For those outside these cities, common one-stop options include connecting through these hubs, with Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) also serving as nearby Canadian gateways. Travellers typically choose a departure city based on proximity and flight availability, with larger hubs like New York and Chicago offering more daily options.", "methodology": "The U.S. departure cities with nonstop service to this destination and their weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We identify every U.S. airport with scheduled nonstop service, group airports into their metropolitan areas, and rank cities by scheduled weekly departures.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q1": { "question": "How long is the flight from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "From the US to Ottawa, nonstop flights are available from several cities, with the quickest being Boston at about 1 hour 26 minutes and New York around 1 hour 40 minutes. Flights from Chicago take closer to 2 hours 14 minutes, while from Florida cities like Orlando or Fort Lauderdale, typical nonstop durations range from about 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes. Return times are generally similar, though slight variations can occur due to wind patterns.", "methodology": "Flight times from each U.S. departure city come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); the typical time is the median scheduled duration of that city's nonstop services to this destination.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q2": { "question": "Are there direct flights from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "Yes, there are direct non-stop flights from several US cities to Ottawa, including New York (EWR), Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Boston (BOS), Tampa (TPA), and Fort Myers (RSW). Major airlines operating these routes include United, Porter Airlines, and Air Canada, with flight times ranging from about 1.5 hours from Boston to roughly 3.5 hours from Florida. New York offers the most frequent service with up to 87 weekly flights, followed by Washington and Chicago.", "methodology": "Nonstop service is identified from the scheduled operating flights in our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI); a destination with no scheduled nonstop from the United States is reported as having none.", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q3": { "question": "Which cities in United States are usually cheapest or easiest for flying to Ottawa?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale is usually the cheapest U.S. departure city for flying to Ottawa, with round-trip fares around $299, followed closely by New York City at $314. Boston ($368) and Washington ($400) are also among the more affordable origins, with Orlando ($433) rounding out the top five. In total, only about 5 U.S. cities offer service to Ottawa.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q4": { "question": "Which airlines fly from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "United, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines fly nonstop to Ottawa from cities like New York, Washington, and Chicago. United and Air Canada are Star Alliance members.", "methodology": "Airlines are the operating carriers scheduled on nonstop services from each U.S. departure city, taken from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "country_to_city" ] }, "q5": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from the United States to Ottawa are typically January through March and November, excluding holidays. For the best fares, book at least three to four weeks ahead and choose midweek departures, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, with early morning or late evening flights often priced lower. Avoid summer and the December holiday period when demand peaks in both countries." }, "q6": { "question": "How far in advance should I book flights from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "For flights from the United States to Ottawa, there is no reliable booking window for the lowest fares, so typical advice for an international trip is to book roughly two to three months ahead, and earlier for holidays or peak periods.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q8": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on flights from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on flights from the US to Ottawa depends on the airline and fare class. On standard economy tickets, one checked bag and a carry-on are usually included. Basic economy fares often exclude a checked bag or charge extra. Premium cabins typically allow two checked bags. Always verify with your airline before flying." }, "q10": { "question": "What time of day is usually cheapest for flights from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "Morning departures tend to be cheapest for flights from the United States to Ottawa, with a best-time fare around $338 roundtrip compared to a typical average of $344. This is a modest difference, so while morning flights often price lowest, the savings are small and not a hard floor.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] }, "q11": { "question": "Which airport will I arrive at and how do I get from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Intl Airport to downtown Ottawa?", "answer": "Flights from the United States to Ottawa, Ontario arrive at Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW), the main airport serving the National Capital Region. The airport is located about 15 km (9.2 miles) south of downtown Ottawa. Ground transport into the city center is provided by O-Train Line 4, a light rail shuttle that connects the airport to South Keys station, where passengers can transfer to the wider O-Train network toward downtown; OC Transpo bus route 105 also supplements this service. Taxis and ride-share services are available at the terminal, and the drive to downtown typically takes around 20 minutes depending on traffic.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OC_Transpo", "title": "OC Transpo", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-08T05:13:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Macdonald%E2%80%93Cartier_International_Airport", "title": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T17:51:23Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(Ottawa)", "title": "Airport station (Ottawa)", "time_published": "2026-03-30T22:27:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa%20Macdonald%E2%80%93Cartier%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T16:34:09Z" } ] }, "q12": { "question": "Which cabin and seat options are typical on flights from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "Flights from the US to Ottawa typically offer economy and a domestic-style first class on regional jets, with no lie-flat business or international premium economy cabins." }, "q13": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Ottawa airport?", "answer": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. The Alt Hotel Ottawa Airport is connected to the terminal by an indoor walkway, so no shuttle is required. Several other nearby hotels — including the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites — are within about 1.5 miles and offer shuttle service.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/ottawa-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Ottawa Airport Guide (YOW) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-08T20:56:41Z" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/ottawa/yowuh/hoteldetail/amenities", "title": "Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ottawa Airport Amenities & Services", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-holidayinnexpress?fmt=png-alpha" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/lounges/ottawa-airport-lounges.htm", "title": "Ottawa Airport Lounges (YOW) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/canada/ontario/ottawa/activities/private_arrival_transfer_from_ottawa_macdonald_cartier_airport_yow-XAHGCS?property=YOWWI", "title": "Private Arrival Transfer from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier Airport YOW", "time_published": "2026-04-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa%20Macdonald%E2%80%93Cartier%20International%20Airport", "title": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T16:34:09Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options at Ottawa airport?", "answer": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) has one widely known independent lounge: the Aspire Salon Lounge, accessible via Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or a paid day pass. It is located airside in the main terminal near Gate 20, open daily from 05:00 to 20:00, with air conditioning, conference facilities, and disabled access. Note that it is not accessible to passengers departing on US Transborder flights, and access is limited to three hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/canada/ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international/yow2-aspire-salon-lounge", "title": "Aspire Salon Lounge YOW AIRPORT Ottawa Macdonald Cartier Intl | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/canada/ottawa-macdonald-cartier-international", "title": "Macdonald-Cartier International Airport YOW Lounges - YOW Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/YOW", "title": "American Express Lounges at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/YOW/", "title": "American Express Lounges at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Amex CA", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ottawa_Macdonald%E2%80%93Cartier_International_Airport", "title": "Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-10T17:51:23Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from United States to Ottawa?", "answer": "Fares from the United States to Ottawa vary little by day of the week, so no single cheapest day stands out. Departing in the morning typically costs around $338, slightly below the overall average of $344, but the day itself doesn't drive meaningful savings.", "methodology": "These fares come from a large sample of the real airfares Priceline shoppers found for flights from U.S. departure cities to this destination, grouped by origin city, day of the week, time of day and how far ahead the trip was booked. Prices are round trip in U.S. dollars unless noted and are refreshed regularly.", "toolsUsed": [ "dest_flight_pricing" ] } } } }