Flying from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN): what you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Ottawa. Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Madison is UTC-5, which is 1 hour behind Ottawa. Dane County Regional Airport is located in Madison.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from Ottawa to MSN.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After an easy start to your trip? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
About Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MSN:
Getting from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) to central Madison
Dane County Regional Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Madison. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
C$332 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport. Return flights start from C$618. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To find flight tickets from Ottawa to MSN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding flight tickets from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport (MSN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Madison in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Ottawa to MSN for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Madison to range from 13ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 0ºC. Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Madison
Start your Madison trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Dane County Regional Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Madison is to check out its most popular attractions. Highlights include University of Wisconsin-Madison Atmospheric & Oceanic Sceinces, Capitol Square and Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
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