Phoenix to Ottawa (PHX–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PD638
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
2:00 PM
MST T3
9:30 PM
EDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD637
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
10:35 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
MST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Phoenix to Ottawa
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,085 mi 4h 30m nonstop +3h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

PHX–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,085 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 3 E295 4h30 67%
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to YOW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,164
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → PHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → YOW delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,085 mi / 3,356 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m.
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.

Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,085 mi / 3,356 km
Flight time4h 30m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 4h 30m. The route covers 2,085 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PHX to YOW. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUS, MDW, OMA, HOU, SDF, CLT, YLW, YHZ, YYR, YUL, YWG, IAD, YYZ, YEG, EWR, FLL, YVR, MCO, ORD, CDG, DCA, YYC, TPA, BOS, RSW, MIA, CUN, PVR and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from YOW to PHX 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 PHX to YOW

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to YOW ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,085 miles (3,356 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.