Pittsburgh to Ottawa (PIT–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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406 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 16m ACUA → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 3h 47m AVCMET → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 4h 6m AC → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 9m OSUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 4h 38m B6DLEI → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 4h 43m AAASWN → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAACAS → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 25m B6NKWN → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 9h 16m F9NKWN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún 12h WN → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Pittsburgh to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 406 mi 1h nonstop

PIT–YOW had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 406 miles in 1h.

Also explore PIT Routes YOW Routes PIT Live Flights YOW Live Flights PIT Delays YOW Delays
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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PIT–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 89% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 16m IAD ~3h 47m YUL ~4h 6m EWR ~4h 9m IND ~4h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
616
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
PIT → YOW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → PIT
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PIT delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
406 mi / 653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m 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

PIT–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance406 mi / 653 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PIT
Full namePittsburgh International Airport
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 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 PIT to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h gate to gate. The route covers 406 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PIT to YOW: Air Canada. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
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 PIT to YOW

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PIT to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to YOW is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 406 miles (653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.