Flying from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport.
Cancun's timezone is UTC-5, making Cancun one hour behind Ottawa.
Every week, there are four Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YOW to CUN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Cancun (and then other parts of Mexico) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for YOW to CUN flights is Air Transat.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
ر.ق. 573 is currently the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 1,016. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from YOW to CUN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights that take off from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport from central Ottawa, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near YOW. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CUN instead:
Pick up a Cancun International Airport rental car and discover Cancun and beyond with your own wheels. MEX, America and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cancun International Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to central Cancun
Cancun International Airport to the centre of Cancun has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The quietest month for a flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Cancun based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Cancun International Airport for August if you want to go to Cancun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 27ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YOW to CUN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida is just one of the many places in Mexico waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cancun. Around 290 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include P. ANDADOR NVA. CHICHEN ITZA, Pre Hispanic Town Of Uxmal and El Palacio de Gobierno.
If you're ready to explore another side of Mexico, consider Campeche, about 418 kilometres west of Cancun. Campeche Waterfront Promenade, Zona Arquelogica Edzna and Centro Historico de San Francisco de Campeche are key reasons to visit.