Cancún to Ottawa (CUN–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CUN–YOW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,794 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet | 7 | 738, 73H, 7S8 | 4h14-4h15 | – | – | – |
| AC Air Canada | 5 | 7M8 | 4h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 5 | E295 | 4h05 | – | – | – |
| TS Air Transat | 3 | 321 | 4h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
CUN: EST · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Mexican passport holders flying to Canada can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) if they hold a valid US non-immigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the past 10 years. The eTA costs CAD 7 and is processed within minutes. It covers air travel only.
If you don't meet those conditions, you need a Canadian visitor visa instead. Approved visitor visas are typically multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years. The eTA does not apply to land or sea crossings. Those require a visitor visa regardless.
ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.
CUN–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CUN to YOW
Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada, Air Transat and WestJet. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CUN to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CUN to YOW ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,794 miles (2,888 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.