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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4398
UA United
CR5
7:34 AM
EDT TC
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3717+1
UA United
E70
7:35 AM
EDT TC
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4399cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
7:35 AM
EDT TC
9:11 AM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2332
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
10:35 AM
EDT TB
12:15 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2318+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
10:55 AM
EDT TB
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3452
UA United
E7W
3:00 PM
EDT TC
4:38 PM
EDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2334
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
3:55 PM
EDT TB
5:35 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3660+1
UA United
E7W
6:52 PM
EDT TC
8:28 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4387cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:22 PM
EDT TC
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3506+1
UA United
E7W
8:22 PM
EDT TC
10:05 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3604
UA United
E7W
6:05 AM
EDT
7:34 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4495
UA United
CR5
6:05 AM
EDT
7:33 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4524+1
UA United
CR5
6:10 AM
EDT
7:54 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4398cs
AC Air Canada
CR5
6:10 AM
EDT
7:54 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2339+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
2:29 PM
EDT
3:58 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4587+1
UA United
CR5
3:10 PM
EDT
4:54 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3686
UA United
E7W
3:10 PM
EDT
4:53 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7100cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
3:55 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3691+1
UA United
E75L
5:50 PM
EDT
7:35 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Newark to Ottawa
2 carriers, 66 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 329 mi 1h 36m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

EWR–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 329 miles in approximately 1h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 53 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 Also: AC 35 CR5, E70, E7W 1h36-1h43 79% Star Alliance AC
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 17 DH4 1h40 79% TS
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
E70 Embraer 170 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (35 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: PD (17 flights/wk, 33%)
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
10
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
57
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for EWR to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,364
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.

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Newark

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric EWR→YOW TEB→YOW HPN→YOW
Distance from EWR 13 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 66 1 1
Flight time 1h 36m 0h 57m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of EWR with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

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 36m to 1h 43m.
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 36m to 1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights66 out / 57 return
1-stop connections53 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 36m to 1h 43m. The route covers 329 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from EWR to YOW. The return direction has about 57 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, YHM, ADW, CHO, FRG, PIT, MDW, RDU, CVG, IND, CLT, MSP, SDF, BNA, OMA, OPF, ATL, TPA, YYR, SRQ, FTW, YWG, RSW, HOU, NAS, MIA, PLS, POP, GCM, MBJ, SXM, BGI, PHX, LAS, PVR, LIR, IAD, ORD, YYZ, YUL, YTZ, YQB, DCA, MCO, BOS, LHR, YHZ, CDG, FLL, YYC, CUN, YVR and PUJ. 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.
Nearby alternatives include TEB and HPN. 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 EWR to YOW

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With 66 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 36 minutes to 1 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (529 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 57 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB) and White Plains (HPN).