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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YUL Montréal 3h 28m AC → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 53m AAACBA → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 3h 53m UA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 3h 56m AAASB6 → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 30m AAASAY → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YHZ Halifax 6h 35m AA → ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 36m AAASB6 → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 56m AAADB6 → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Ottawa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 453 mi 1h 31m nonstop

DCA–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 453 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DCA Routes YOW Routes DCA Live Flights YOW Live Flights DCA Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Washington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 1h31 66% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DCA 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
YUL ~3h 28m YYZ ~3h 53m EWR ~3h 53m BOS ~3h 56m ORD ~5h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
745
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
DCA → YOW
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
59%
Return
YOW → DCA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric DCA→YOW IAD→YOW CHO→YOW
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 91 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 56 –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 41m 1h 37m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA 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 Washington.
DCA: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
453 mi / 728 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m 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.
Getting to DCA

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.

Facts

DCA–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance453 mi / 728 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 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 DCA to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 453 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to YOW: Air Canada.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from YOW to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and CHO. 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 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 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 453 miles (728 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Charlottesville (CHO).