Colorado Springs to Ottawa (COS–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

COS Airport Page →
1,546 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 4m AAQRUA → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 50m WN → Phoenix (PHX) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 21m → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Colorado Springs to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,546 mi 3h 9m nonstop +2h ahead

COS–YOW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore COS Routes YOW Routes COS Live Flights YOW Live Flights COS Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Colorado Springs flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for COS to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~6h 4m PHX ~7h 50m CUN ~9h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
183
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
COS → YOW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
84%
Return
YOW → COS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. COS delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Colorado Springs.
COS: MDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colorado Springs, it's 8:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,546 mi / 2,488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m gate to gate.
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

COS–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colorado Springs to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,546 mi / 2,488 km
Flight time3h 9m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 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 COS to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 3h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,546 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Colorado Springs.
Yes, return flights from YOW to COS 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 COS to YOW

City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

COS to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from COS to YOW is about 3 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,546 miles (2,488 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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