Ottawa to Atlanta (YOW–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YOW and ATL. Nearest airports to YOW with scheduled service: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, 94 mi) · Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV, 136 mi) · Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 10 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
DCA Washington 4h 14m AC → AAAFAM Washington (DCA) to Atlanta flights
YYZ Toronto 4h 17m ACAMAV → ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Atlanta flights
IAD Dulles 4h 21m ACAVUA → AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights
YUL Montréal 4h 24m ACAVEJA → ACAMDL Montréal (YUL) to Atlanta flights
EWR Newark 4h 51m ACPDTS → ACAFAM Newark (EWR) to Atlanta flights
ORD Chicago 5h 10m ACAVNH → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Atlanta flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m PDTS → AFAMDL Orlando (MCO) to Atlanta flights
BOS Boston 5h 58m PDTS → AFAMB6 Boston (BOS) to Atlanta flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 51m PD → ADAFAM Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlanta flights
YYC Calgary 10h 30m ACFJKL → WS Calgary (YYC) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps YOW Routes ATL Routes YOW Live Flights ATL Live Flights YOW Delays ATL Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DCA ~4h 14m YYZ ~4h 17m IAD ~4h 21m YUL ~4h 24m EWR ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,370
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
YOW → ATL
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
96%
Return
ATL → YOW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → ATL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Metric YOW→ATL YUL→ATL YHU→ATL
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 11 1
Weekly flights – 108 –
Departure OTP 94% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Atlanta flights · Montréal (YHU) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Atlanta is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YOW–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ronald Reagan Washington National, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ATL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from ATL to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National, Toronto Pearson and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).