Portland to Ottawa (PDX–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PDX Airport Page →
2,241 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2w 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 9 hubs
YVR Vancouver 6h 41m ACASCX → ACAFNH Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 7h 10m WS → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 7h 18m AAACAS → ACAVEK Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 7h 31m UA → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 7h 47m ASUA → PDTSUA Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 14h 25m ASB6QR → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 17h 50m AYBAEI → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 27h 17m AS → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 28h 20m AS → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,241 mi 4h 9m nonstop +3h ahead

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

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All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Portland flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YVR ~6h 41m YYC ~7h 10m ORD ~7h 18m IAD ~7h 31m EWR ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
564
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
PDX → YOW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → PDX
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
PDX: PDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,241 mi / 3,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 9m 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

PDX–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,241 mi / 3,607 km
Flight time4h 9m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 PDX to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 4h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 2,241 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Chicago O'Hare.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
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 PDX to YOW

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDX to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to YOW is about 4 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,241 miles (3,607 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.