$163 Cheap flight deals from Ottawa (YOW) to Victoria (YYJ)

Ottawa International Airport

Finding a bargain on cheap flights from Ottawa, Canada, is simple with Orbitz.com. Fourteen different airlines serve the airport, which is located just a few miles south of downtown Ottawa. The airport also has a luggage storage service for passengers needing to keep items safe while they are away.

Parking at the Airport

There is plenty of short-term and long-term parking available at Ottawa International Airport. Parking for less than 15 minutes is free of charge. After that, the cost is $2 for every 15 minutes until you reach the daily maximum of $19. It only takes about two minutes to walk to the airport from the short-term parking area, and seven minutes to walk from the long-term parking spaces.

Transportation to the Airport

There are several options for getting to the airport, including on-demand limousine service, taxi service and the OC Transpo public transportation system, which has buses that stop at the arrivals area of the airport.

Dining at the Airport

While waiting for your flight to depart, you can enjoy snacks, beverages and meals in the food court areas that are located at the presecurity and postsecurity points. The presecurity food court area includes Harvey's, Rideau Bar and Grill, and Tim Horton's. Postsecurity options are more varied, including Starbucks Coffee, Second Cup News Café, and Sbarro. There is also a Grab and Go area, which has cold drinks and sandwiches available. Print your tickets after booking cheap flights from Ottawa on Orbitz.com to gain access to the postsecurity food and beverage options.

Victoria International Airport

For cheap flights to Victoria, British Columbia and other locations throughout Canada, use Orbitz.com. When flying into Victoria, you will land at Victoria International Airport, which is located at 1640 Electra Boulevard in Sidney, British Columbia. The airport is about 12 miles northwest of the city of Victoria, which lies on the southern coast of Vancouver Island. Victoria International Airport handles flights from cities across Canada and the U.S. and serves Air Canada, Alaskan Airlines, Horizon Air, Orca Airways, Island Express Air, WestJet, United Airlines, and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Getting to Victoria From the Airport

Taxi rides from the airport to downtown Victoria cost about $56 to $61 for up to five people and takes about 30 minutes. Another option is the Akal Airport Transporter. This shuttle service costs between $13 and $21, depending on the number of passengers. BC Transit also offers local bus service from the airport to 20 locations on southern Vancouver Island, including locations in downtown Victoria. Another option is to book a car ahead of time through Orbitz.com with Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, or National Car Rental, which all have facilities at the airport.

Weather in Victoria

Victoria has the mildest weather in Canada, with rainy winters and dry, temperate summers. Temperatures range from just above freezing in winter to around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in summer. Fall is the rainy season; visitors should be sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella.

Local Attractions in Victoria

Victoria Harbor is the scenic focus of town, and there are plenty of historic sites within walking distance of the bay. The Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings are popular with visitors. Many travelers also enjoy taking a whale watching cruise off the coast of Victoria, visiting Craigdarroch Castle, or enjoying the floral displays at Butchart Gardens. No matter what you plan to do during your Vancouver Island vacation, Orbitz.com has the best deals on cheap flights to Victoria and air tickets to other locations throughout the world.