Cincinnati / Covington to Ottawa (CVG–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CVG Airport Page →
632 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 3h 33m ACUA → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 33m AC → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 7m ACAVCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 38m ACAFDL → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m AAACAS → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 5h 14m 2IAAAF → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 15m 2IAMDL → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 6h 31m AADL → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 14m DLF9G4 → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 18h 55m AYBAEI → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
632 mi 1h 32m nonstop

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

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All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YUL ~3h 33m YYZ ~3h 33m IAD ~4h 7m EWR ~4h 38m ORD ~4h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
656
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
CVG → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric CVG→YOW SDF→YOW IND→YOW
Distance from CVG – 84 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 2 –
Flight time 1h 32m 2h 45m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Louisville (SDF) to Ottawa flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights · Columbus (LCK) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
632 mi / 1,017 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m 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

CVG–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance632 mi / 1,017 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 632 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles.
Nearby alternatives include SDF, IND and LCK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 CVG to YOW

Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to YOW is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 632 miles (1,017 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Louisville (SDF), Indianapolis (IND) and Columbus (LCK).