Edmonton to Ottawa (YEG–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PD280
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS692
WS WestJet
738
12:30 PM
MDT
6:23 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS693
WS WestJet
738
7:15 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD289
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
7:25 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Edmonton to Ottawa
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,771 mi 3h 53m nonstop +2h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

YEG–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 3h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YEG–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 4h01 89%
WS WestJet 2 738 3h53 89%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YEG to YOW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
447
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → YOW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
88%
Return
YOW → YEG
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YEG→YOW YYC→YOW
Distance from YEG 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 9 29
Flight time 3h 53m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 8:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,771 mi / 2,849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 53m to 4h 1m.

YEG–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,771 mi / 2,849 km
Flight time3h 53m to 4h 1m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 3h 53m to 4h 1m. The route covers 1,771 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YEG to YOW. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKF, YHM, YLW, YFB, FLL, YZF, YWG, YUL, YYZ, YYJ, YYC, PHX, YVR, MCO, YHZ, CUN, PVR, PUJ and MBJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Edmonton.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YEG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. 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 YEG to YOW

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YEG to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YOW ranges from 3 hours 53 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,849 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YKF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).