Washington to Ottawa (DCA–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 453 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | CR9 | 1h32 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Washington
| Metric | DCA→YOW | IAD→YOW | CHO→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 91 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 42 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 42m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 53% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
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.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to YOW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DCA to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to YOW is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 453 miles (728 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Charlottesville (CHO).