Flying from Ottawa to Victoria: what you need to know
Ottawa's main airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Check out your options for flying out of this terminal when booking your flights from Ottawa to Victoria.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) are the major entry points to Victoria.
Take a direct Ottawa to Victoria flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
To ensure you board your Ottawa to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Victoria
Lock in cheap Ottawa to Victoria flights by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for landing a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap plane tickets from Ottawa to Victoria is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Ottawa to Victoria, you can depart from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Fly from YOW to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) without making any stops.
Lock in your Ottawa to Victoria plane tickets with Porter Airlines. This carrier is a popular choice for direct flights from YOW.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Ottawa to Victoria? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
When it comes to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 58.21% of flights complete their journey on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometres from central Victoria. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Victoria, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Hit the road running by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Victoria's main sights.
Booking your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
After your flight from Ottawa to Victoria has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Victoria. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Victoria in February.
Before locking in your Ottawa to Victoria tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
February sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Victoria around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Victoria, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are leading attractions which should be on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a visit to Vancouver will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
Surrey is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without seeing Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
