Traveling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC): what you need to know
1 hour 30 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport. Fredericton is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa and operates on the UTC-3 timezone.
You can choose from 12 weekly flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport. The 07:10 departure with Porter Airlines is the earliest flight available between YOW and YFC. Porter Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20 if you're not into early starts.
Traveling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
For a flight within Canada, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card. Once you've landed your cheap ticket from YOW to YFC, check your ID is valid before you take to the skies.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport is C$217. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$409. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from YOW to YFC, book your trip 10 months before your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 43 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near YOW:
Arriving at Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
If you're on a late flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YFC:
Getting from Fredericton International Airport (YFC) to central Fredericton
Fredericton International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Fredericton. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 44 minutes.
When to fly to Fredericton International Airport (YFC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Fredericton in February.
When booking your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Fredericton, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 26ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -16ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from YOW to YFC sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Fredericton
After booking your flights from YOW to YFC, you'll want to find a place to stay in Fredericton. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Odell Park and Officers' Square are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Fredericton to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Legislative Assembly Building.
Complete your Fredericton trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Fredericton International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Fredericton escape.