Minneapolis to Ottawa (MSP–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
855 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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 4h 13m ACASPDL → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 43m AAACAF → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YWG Winnipeg 4h 57m AMDLKE → ACPDTS Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 5h 10m DLKESK → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 5h 24m AFDLKE → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 5h 27m ACAFAV → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 5h 40m AFDLKE → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 5h 45m AADLKE → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 31m AFDLLA → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 8h 24m AFDLVS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 855 mi 2h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

MSP–YOW had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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 855 miles in 2h 4m.

Also explore MSP Routes YOW Routes MSP Live Flights YOW Live Flights MSP Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Minneapolis flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MSP–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 81% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
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 MSP to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
YHM ~4h 1m YYZ ~4h 13m IND ~4h 31m PIT ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,013
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
MSP → YOW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
855 mi / 1,376 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m 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 MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance855 mi / 1,376 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 855 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MSP to YOW: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 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 June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from YOW to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to YOW

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 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.

MSP to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YOW is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 855 miles (1,376 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.