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

OAK Airport Page →
2,430 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5 hubs
YHM Hamilton ~6h 40m → Hamilton (YHM) to Ottawa flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h WN → Phoenix (PHX) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 1m → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando ~9h 48m MX → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~11h 45m Y4 → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Oakland to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,430 mi 4h 44m nonstop +3h ahead

OAK–YOW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore OAK Routes YOW Routes OAK Live Flights YOW Live Flights OAK Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Oakland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YHM ~6h 40m PHX ~8h 0m ORD ~8h 1m MCO ~9h 48m PVR ~11h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
192
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
OAK → YOW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
95%
Return
YOW → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays → YOW delays →
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 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.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 2,430 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
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 is about 4 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.