Houston to Ottawa (HOU–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HOU Airport Page →
1,518 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 4 hubs
DCA Washington 6h 11m WN → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 30m WN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 11h 9m WN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 15m WN → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,518 mi 3h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–YOW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HOU Routes YOW Routes HOU Live Flights YOW Live Flights HOU Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DCA ~6h 11m MCO ~6h 30m CUN ~11h 9m FLL ~17h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
497
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
HOU → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric HOU→YOW CLL→YOW
Distance from HOU – 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 16m 3h 21m
Departure OTP 100% –
College Station (CLL) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m 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.
Facts

HOU–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 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 HOU to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,518 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Orlando and Cancún.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from YOW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLL. 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 HOU to YOW

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to YOW is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Orlando and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL).