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

SDF Airport Page →
716 mi airlines charter/private ~2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 44m 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 10 hubs
DCA Washington 4h 5m AAAS → AC Washington (DCA) to Ottawa flights
IAD Dulles 4h 13m ACCMUA → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Ottawa flights
ORD Chicago 4h 50m AAACAS → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
EWR Newark 5h 36m ACUA → ACPDTS Newark (EWR) to Ottawa flights
MCO Orlando 8h 1m WN → PDTS Orlando (MCO) to Ottawa flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 50m G4NK → PDTS Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Ottawa flights
BOS Boston 23h 42m AADLSK → PDTS Boston (BOS) to Ottawa flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~3h 53m MX → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Ottawa flights
YQG Windsor ~4h 19m → PDTS Windsor (YQG) to Ottawa flights
IND Indianapolis ~4h 40m WN → Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Louisville to Ottawa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
716 mi 2h 54m nonstop

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

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All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Louisville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SDF to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
PIT ~3h 53m DCA ~4h 5m IAD ~4h 13m YQG ~4h 19m IND ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
402
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
SDF → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SDF delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 1 1
Weekly flights ~2 – –
Flight time 2h 54m 1h 32m 1h 23m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Ottawa flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Ottawa flights · Nashville (BNA) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDF with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

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 54m 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

SDF–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Louisville to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance716 mi / 1,151 km
Flight time2h 54m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~2 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 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 SDF to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 2h 54m gate to gate. The route covers 716 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, IND and BNA. 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 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 is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 716 miles (1,151 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Indianapolis (IND) and Nashville (BNA).