Newark to Ottawa (EWR–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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329 mi airlines 46/wk
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UA3717
UA United
E7W
7:35 AM
EDT TC
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 36m
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Prices
PD2318
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
10:55 AM
EDT TB
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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UA3592
UA United
E7W
1:05 PM
EDT TC
2:24 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2338
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:42 PM
EDT TB
6:09 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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UA3660
UA United
E7W
6:52 PM
EDT TC
8:28 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AC4387
AC Air Canada
E75L
8:11 PM
EDT TC
9:56 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA3506
UA United
E75L
10:25 PM
EDT TC
12:00 AM+1
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4524
UA United
CR5
6:00 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4398
AC Air Canada
CR7
6:00 AM
EDT
7:49 AM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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PD2319
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
10:15 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA4587
UA United
CR5
3:15 PM
EDT
5:01 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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PD2339
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
3:55 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3691
UA United
E7W
6:19 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
EDT
2h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Ottawa
3 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 329 mi 1h 19m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

EWR–YOW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 329 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop EWR–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 E75L, E7W 1h19-1h36 0% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Canada 11 DH4, DH8D 1h27-1h40 0%
AC Air Canada 7 E75L 1h45 0% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (35 flights/wk, 76%)
Unaffiliated: PD (11 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, EWR to YOW direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
39
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,561
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
EWR → YOW
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
YOW → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. EWR delays → YOW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Newark.
EWR: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
329 mi / 529 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m to 1h 45m.
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.

Getting to EWR

NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.

EWR–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newark to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance329 mi / 529 km
Flight time1h 19m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights46 out / 39 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about EWR to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 1h 19m to 1h 45m. The route covers 329 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and United Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from EWR to YOW. The return direction has about 39 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHO, MDW, YQB, SDF, CLT, OMA, HOU, PLS, POP, BGI, BOS, YUL, PVR, IAD, MIA, YYZ, LIR, CUN, MCO, PUJ, YTZ, LHR, ORD, NAS, FLL, YHZ, YVR, CDG, RSW, TPA, DCA, YYC, PHX and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YOW to EWR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 EWR to YOW

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and United Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

EWR to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from EWR to YOW ranges from 1 hours 19 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (529 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 85 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.