Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT): what you need to know
Ottawa and Charlotte follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Your YOW to CLT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight is $145. A round-trip ticket right now is $275. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YOW to CLT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
Of all flights leaving Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, 58.21% touch down on time at their destination.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 8 miles from central Ottawa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to YOW:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Reserve a hotel close to CLT if you're taking a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Charlotte Douglas International Airport about one week before your departure date.
Getting from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to central Charlotte
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
From Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Charlotte is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 4 hours 55 minutes.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Charlotte in February.
Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Charlotte during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 93ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 28ºF and 55ºF. Look for cheap tickets from YOW to CLT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
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