Travelling from Ottawa to Osaka: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working 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 Osaka taking off from here.
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary hub where you can touch down in Osaka.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Ottawa to Osaka.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
You don't need a visa for Japan if you have a passport from Canada and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can change. So before reserving your cheap flights from Ottawa to Osaka, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
YOW is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 43 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Osaka? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport:
Arriving in Osaka
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is around 48 kilometres from central Osaka. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 44 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Ottawa to Osaka. Reserve one of these accommodation options near KIX instead:
Itami Airport (ITM)
After your flight from Ottawa to Osaka has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 18 minutes by car. Central Osaka is roughly 16 kilometres from Itami Airport (ITM).
You'll find some cozy hotels where you can make a pit stop near ITM. Kick back after your flight from Ottawa to Osaka at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Osaka
Currently, C$789 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Osaka. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,454. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap flights from Ottawa to Osaka. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Ottawa to Osaka.
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Best time to go to Osaka
June is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa to Osaka. To escape the crowds, head to Osaka in April.
The warmest month in Osaka is August, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Ottawa to Osaka in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap flights from Ottawa to Osaka in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Osaka
Start your Osaka trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Ottawa to Osaka, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are popular attractions which should feature on any good Osaka itinerary.
Complete your Osaka trip with a car rental
Check out our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Ottawa to Osaka. Whether you're looking for an SUV, a compact ride or something that makes a statement, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.
