Reno to Ottawa (RNO–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RNO Airport Page →
2,257 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 7h 4m UA → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~6h 55m SY → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ottawa flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 50m AAASPD → Phoenix (PHX) to Ottawa flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~7h 56m → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~10h 53m → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
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Reno to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,257 mi 5h 25m nonstop +3h ahead

RNO–YOW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RNO Routes YOW Routes RNO Live Flights YOW Live Flights RNO Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Reno flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PIT ~6h 55m ORD ~7h 4m PHX ~7h 50m RDU ~7h 56m FLL ~10h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
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
RNO → YOW
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
50%
Return
YOW → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Reno

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric RNO→YOW OAK→YOW
Distance from RNO – 181 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 25m 4h 44m
Departure OTP 25% –
Oakland (OAK) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of RNO with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,257 mi / 3,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 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.
Facts

RNO–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,257 mi / 3,631 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 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 RNO to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,257 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from YOW to RNO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. 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 RNO to YOW

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RNO to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to YOW is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,257 miles (3,631 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).