Anchorage to Ottawa (ANC–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ANC Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ANC and YOW. Nearest airports to ANC with scheduled service: Merrill Field (MRI, 5 mi) · Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA, 59 mi) · Homer Airport (HOM, 118 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
YYZ Toronto 8h 14m 5YBRCI → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 8h 25m 5YAAAC → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 9h 43m UA → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 10h 59m AC → ACAFNH Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 12h 3m UA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 12h 18m WS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 16h 43m AS → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Anchorage to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ANC and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ANC Routes YOW Routes ANC Live Flights YOW Live Flights ANC Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Anchorage flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
YYZ ~8h 14m ORD ~8h 25m IAD ~9h 43m YVR ~10h 59m EWR ~12h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
400
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → YOW
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → ANC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Ottawa is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

ANC–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
Full nameTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles.
Ottawa is 4 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from YOW to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.