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

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1,771 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 49m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PD280+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7105cs
TS Air Transat
E295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD282
PD Porter Airlines
E295
11:50 AM
MDT
5:47 PM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD277
PD Porter Airlines
295
8:35 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS691
WS WestJet
73W
6:15 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7232+1
TS Air Transat
E295
7:25 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
MDT
4h 30m
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
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,771 mi 3h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

YEG–YOW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines, WestJet and Canadian North lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 3h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 27 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 Also: TS 14 295, E295 3h57-4h01 100% TS
WS WestJet 2 100%
5T Canadian North 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T + PD + WS (16 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
371
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.

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 3 7
Weekly flights 21 59
Flight time 3h 57m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
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 57m 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 57m to 4h 1m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections27 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 57m to 4h 1m. The route covers 1,771 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North, Porter Airlines and WestJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YEG to YOW. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKF, MSP, MDW, YHM, CVG, YLW, YXE, YFB, LAS, ATL, YWG, PHX, FLL, MCO, YZF, MIA, PVR, YHZ, MBJ, PUJ, YUL, YYC, YYZ, YVR, YYJ, ORD and CUN. 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 Canadian North, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YEG to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YOW ranges from 3 hours 57 minutes to 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,849 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YKF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).