San Jose to Ottawa (SJC–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 8h 17m GTWUA → ACASPAV Chicago (ORD) to Ottawa flights
YHM Hamilton ~6h 36m HTT → Hamilton (YHM) to Ottawa flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 55m AAASBA → Phoenix (PHX) to Ottawa flights
YYJ Victoria ~7h 57m → PDTS Victoria (YYJ) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver ~8h 9m → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Jose to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and YOW, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore SJC Routes YOW Routes SJC Live Flights YOW Live Flights SJC Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to San Jose flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
YHM ~6h 36m PHX ~7h 55m YYJ ~7h 57m YVR ~8h 9m ORD ~8h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
300
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
SJC → YOW
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
67%
Return
YOW → SJC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJC delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric SJC→YOW OAK→YOW
Distance from SJC – 29 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 56% –
Oakland (OAK) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 San Jose.
SJC: PDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
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

SJC–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Ottawa route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to YOW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of San Jose.
Yes, return flights from YOW to SJC 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.

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).