Boston to Ottawa (BOS–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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309 mi airlines 7/wk
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PD2346
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
3:30 PM
EDT TE
5:03 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2345
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:40 PM
EDT
6:07 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Boston to Ottawa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 309 mi 1h 33m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

BOS–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 309 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BOS–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH8D 1h33 69%
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BOS to YOW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,399
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → YOW
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → BOS
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays → YOW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Boston.
BOS: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
309 mi / 498 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m.
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.

Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

BOS–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance309 mi / 498 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 1h 33m. The route covers 309 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BOS to YOW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, CHO, SUS, MDW, SDF, CLT, HOU, POP, PLS, MBJ, BGI, YUL, YVR, PVR, IAD, LIR, EWR, MIA, YYZ, NAS, PUJ, DCA, LHR, CDG, YHZ, YTZ, TPA, MCO, FLL, ORD, RSW, PHX and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YOW to BOS 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.

Flights from BOS to YOW

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BOS to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to YOW ranges from 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 309 miles (498 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.