Louisville to Ottawa (SDF–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Louisville to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
716 mi 2h 40m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDF and YOW, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to YOW.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
630
Candidates
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Other ways to reach Ottawa from Louisville

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric SDF→YOW CVG→YOW IND→YOW
Distance from SDF 84 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 2h 40m 1h 32m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Louisville, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
716 mi / 1,151 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 40m.
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.

SDF–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,151 km
Flight time2h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SDF
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDF to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 2h 40m. The route covers 716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YYZ, PIT, TEB, HPN, YUL, MDW, SUS, RDU, FRG, BNA, OMA, MSP, CLT, ATL, TPA, YWG, SRQ, RSW, HOU, MIA, DCA, LAS, PHX, OAK, YVR, MCO, IAD, ORD, EWR, FLL and BOS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, IND and BNA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SDF to YOW

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDF to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDF to YOW ranges from 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).