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

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Minneapolis to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 855 mi 1h 50m nonstop +1h ahead 51 1-stop hubs

MSP–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 855 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 94% 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,203
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.
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 1h 50m.
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 time1h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections51 hubs
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 approximately 1h 50m. The route covers 855 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, IND, TEB, PIT, CVG, HPN, ADW, OMA, BED, CHO, RDU, SDF, BNA, CLT, ATL, TPA, SRQ, OPF, HOU, YXE, RSW, LAS, NAS, MIA, PHX, SBD, PLS, OAK, GCM, RNO, MBJ, PVR, SXM, LIR, ORD, LHR, YYZ, YWG, IAD, EWR, DCA, YUL, BOS, YVR, MCO, YYC, FLL, YEG, CDG, PUJ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

MSP to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to YOW ranges from 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 855 miles (1,376 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.