Oakland to Ottawa (OAK–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Oakland to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,430 mi 4h 44m nonstop +3h ahead 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between OAK and YOW, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
258
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
+3h
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
OAK: PDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,430 mi / 3,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 44m.
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.
Facts

OAK–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,430 mi / 3,910 km
Flight time4h 44m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 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 OAK to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 4h 44m. The route covers 2,430 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from OAK to YOW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLS, YYZ, MSP, YHM, OMA, YUL, MDW, TEB, LAS, HPN, RNO, YLW, IAD, BOS, BNA, YYJ, BED, PHX, SDF, YVR, HOU, ATL, MCO, OPF, FLL, PVR, MIA and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Yes, return flights from YOW to OAK 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 OAK to YOW

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OAK to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to YOW ranges from 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.