Dulles to Ottawa (IAD–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.
IAD–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 43m. 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, AV | 42 | CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h41-1h45 | Star Alliance | AC, AV |
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 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 43m | 1h 31m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
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 United Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to YOW is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (724 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Newark Liberty and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Charlottesville (CHO).