Ottawa to Anchorage (YOW–ANC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to Anchorage
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 3,067 mi 6h 43m nonstop -4h behind 22 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and ANC, connecting options are available through 22 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to ANC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
419
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · ANC: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 2:00 PM in Anchorage.
Distance & Flight Time
3,067 mi / 4,936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 43m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

YOW–ANC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Anchorage route.
Route details
Distance3,067 mi / 4,936 km
Flight time6h 43m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to ANC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport take approximately 6h 43m. The route covers 3,067 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to ANC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YEG, TEB, YHM, MSP, FAI, BOS, MEM, YHZ, OAK, DEN, APA, RNO, LAX, MIA, YYZ, IAD, PHX, ORD, YYC, YVR, EWR and DTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Anchorage is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
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 YOW to ANC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to ANC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to ANC ranges from 6 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,067 miles (4,936 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via YEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.