Philadelphia to Ottawa (PHL–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PHL Airport Page →
377 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 38m AAACEJA → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 3h 43m ACAVCM → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 3h 48m AAB6BA → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 3h 49m AAACAV → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 39m AAACAS → ACEKUA Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 9m AAADAS → PD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 7h 15m AAF9G3 → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
YHZ Halifax 7h 49m AA → ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 9h 40m AAF9 → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
LHR London 16h 44m AAAYBA → A3ACOS London (LHR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Philadelphia to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
377 mi 1h 25m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps PHL Routes YOW Routes PHL Live Flights YOW Live Flights PHL Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Philadelphia flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 38m IAD ~3h 43m BOS ~3h 48m YUL ~3h 49m ORD ~5h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,057
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
PHL → YOW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric PHL→YOW EWR→YOW TEB→YOW
Distance from PHL – 80 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 3
Weekly flights – 56 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 38m 0h 56m
Departure OTP 50% – –
Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
377 mi / 607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m 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.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance377 mi / 607 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 377 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from YOW to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR and TEB. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL to YOW

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

PHL to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to YOW is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 377 miles (607 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and Teterboro (TEB).