New York to Ottawa (JFK–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JFK Airport Page →
337 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 39m 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 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 46m AMCXDL → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 3h 57m AAAFAM → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 5h 25m AAAFAY → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 6h 3m AMCIDL → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 6h 9m AAAFAS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 3m ADAFAT → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 46m ADAFAT → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 9h 36m AAAMB6 → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 11h 25m AACHGCX → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 16h 4m AAAYB6 → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
337 mi 1h 8m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps JFK Routes YOW Routes JFK Live Flights YOW Live Flights JFK Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to New York flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 46m BOS ~3h 57m DCA ~5h 25m IAD ~6h 3m ORD ~6h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,316
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
JFK → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
92%
Return
YOW → JFK
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from New York

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric JFK→YOW TEB→YOW EWR→YOW
Distance from JFK – 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 6
Weekly flights ~2 1 56
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 56m 1h 38m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Teterboro (TEB) to Ottawa flights · Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights · White Plains (HPN) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK 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 New York.
JFK: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
337 mi / 543 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m 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.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance337 mi / 543 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 JFK to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 337 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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 TEB, EWR and HPN. 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 JFK to YOW

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

JFK to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to YOW is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (543 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Boston Logan and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).