Detroit to Ottawa (DTW–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.
While no nonstop service exists between DTW and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→YOW | YQG→YOW | YXU→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 126 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 14 | 1 |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, 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.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG) and London (YXU).