Raleigh/Durham to Ottawa (RDU–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
673 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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
IAD Dulles 3h 49m ACAVAZ → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
DCA Washington 3h 51m AAASDL → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 54m ACTPUA → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 4h 12m AFDLLY → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 4h 36m ACAV → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 34m AAASCX → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 5h 50m AFAMB6 → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 6h 46m AFDLF9 → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 28m ADB6DL → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 12h 25m ACUA → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 673 mi 1h 44m nonstop

RDU–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 673 miles in 1h 44m.

Also explore RDU Routes YOW Routes RDU Live Flights YOW Live Flights RDU Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 81% 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 RDU to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
CHO ~3h 40m IAD ~3h 49m PIT ~3h 50m DCA ~3h 51m YYZ ~3h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
810
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
RDU → YOW
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
80%
Return
YOW → RDU
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Ottawa is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
673 mi / 1,082 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 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.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance673 mi / 1,082 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 673 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU 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 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson.
Yes, return flights from YOW to RDU 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 RDU to YOW

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 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.

RDU to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to YOW is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,082 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.