Dulles to Ottawa (IAD–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 29 | CR5, CR7, E7W | 1h12-1h48 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | CR5 | 1h44 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→YOW | DCA→YOW | CHO→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 12m | 1h 35m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, 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.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to YOW
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from avianca and United Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to YOW ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes to 1 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 83 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DCA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).