Los Angeles to Ottawa (LAX–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.
LAX–YOW had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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 2,375 miles in 5h 34m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→YOW | SBD→YOW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 34m | 4h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 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.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to YOW
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in September 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.
LAX to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to YOW is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,375 miles (3,821 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Bernardino (SBD).