Indianapolis to Ottawa (IND–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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665 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
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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 8 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 40m ACUA → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 15m AVCMET → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 39m OSUA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 4h 50m AAAFDL → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 4h 58m AA → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 18m F9WNY4 → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 22m G4WN → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Indianapolis to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 665 mi 1h 50m nonstop

IND–YOW had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 665 miles in 1h 50m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IND Routes YOW Routes IND Live Flights YOW Live Flights IND Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Indianapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop IND–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 91% Star Alliance –
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 91% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IND to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 40m IAD ~4h 15m ORD ~4h 31m EWR ~4h 39m BOS ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
496
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
IND → YOW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → IND
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Indianapolis

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric IND→YOW CVG→YOW SDF→YOW
Distance from IND – 98 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 1h 50m 1h 32m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 91% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Ottawa flights · Louisville (SDF) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of IND with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Indianapolis.
IND: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Indianapolis, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
665 mi / 1,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 50m 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

IND–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Indianapolis to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance665 mi / 1,069 km
Flight time1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 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 IND to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 665 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from IND to YOW: United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Nearby alternatives include CVG and SDF. 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 IND to YOW

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

IND to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IND to YOW is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 665 miles (1,069 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Louisville (SDF).