Halifax to Ottawa (YHZ–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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593 mi airlines 37/wk
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PD2232
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
6:40 AM
ADT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h 20m
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PD240
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:00 AM
ADT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
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AC7689
AC Air Canada
DH4
1:00 PM
ADT
2:21 PM
EDT
2h 21m
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PD2234
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
1:32 PM
ADT
3:30 PM
EDT
2h 58m
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PD2238
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:50 PM
ADT
6:10 PM
EDT
2h 20m
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PD2236
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
8:40 PM
ADT
10:01 PM
EDT
2h 21m
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AC7686
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:00 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
ADT
2h 4m
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AC8108
AC Air Canada
DH4
12:15 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
ADT
2h 2m
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PD2233
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
3:25 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
ADT
2h
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PD247
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:45 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
ADT
1h 35m
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PD2237
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
8:55 PM
EDT
11:58 PM
ADT
2h 3m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Halifax to Ottawa
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 593 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 19 1-stop hubs

YHZ–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 593 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YHZ–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 30 295, DH4, DH8D 2h-2h58 100%
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 2h21 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (30 flights/wk, 81%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 19%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YHZ to YOW direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YHZ to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
255
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
YHZ → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YOW → YHZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YHZ delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Halifax

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YHZ→YOW YYG→YOW YQM→YOW
Distance from YHZ 99 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 3
Weekly flights 37 7 21
Flight time 2h 2h 44m 2h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YHZ with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ottawa is 1 hour behind Halifax.
YHZ: ADT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Halifax, it's 5:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 58m.

YHZ–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Halifax to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 955 km
Flight time2h to 2h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 34 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YHZ to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 58m. The route covers 593 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from YHZ to YOW. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, YHM, YYR, PLS, YUL, MCO, FLL, EWR, MBJ, YYZ, YTZ, YYT, PUJ, NAS, CUN, BOS, TPA, YYC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YHZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YYG, YQM and YFC. 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 YHZ to YOW

Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YHZ to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YHZ to YOW ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (955 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG), Moncton (YQM) and Fredericton (YFC).