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

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AC Air Canada
7:46 PM
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Raleigh/Durham to Ottawa
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 673 mi 1h 44m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

RDU–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 673 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 – – 70% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
924
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.
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
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 approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 673 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to YOW. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, TEB, CHO, PIT, HPN, FRG, BED, IND, MDW, CVG, CLT, SDF, NAS, ATL, TPA, BNA, MSP, OPF, SRQ, RSW, FTW, PLS, YYR, HOU, MIA, CUN, PUJ, FDF, BOS, LAS, LIR, PHX, RNO, OAK, YUL, IAD, EWR, YYZ, ORD, MCO, DCA, LHR, CDG, FLL and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to YOW ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,082 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.