Newark to Ottawa (EWR–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.
EWR–YOW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Porter Airlines and Skagway Air Service lead the route. The flight covers 329 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 28 | CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h38-1h48 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 14 | DH4 | 1h40 | – | TS | |
| N5 Skagway Air Service | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Newark
| Metric | EWR→YOW | TEB→YOW | JFK→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 0h 56m | 1h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, 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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to YOW
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Porter Airlines and Skagway Air Service. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to YOW is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 329 miles (529 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 106 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (JFK) and White Plains (HPN).