New Orleans to Ottawa (MSY–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSY and YOW. Nearest airports to MSY with scheduled service: Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR, 65 mi) · Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT, 77 mi) · Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT, 104 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 45m ACSN → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 5h 23m ACAZCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 5h 33m ACOSTP → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 5h 41m AAWN → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 50m AAACAS → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 13m ADB6WN → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 34m F9MXWN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 10h 3m MXWN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 17h 30m AYBAEI → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 22h 38m B6DLEI → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore MSY Routes YOW Routes MSY Live Flights YOW Live Flights MSY Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 45m IAD ~5h 23m EWR ~5h 33m DCA ~5h 41m ORD ~5h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
546
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
MSY → YOW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
68%
Return
YOW → MSY
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Visa & Entry

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Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

MSY–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from YOW to MSY 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.