Ottawa to Boston (YOW–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–BOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 309 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | DH8D | 1h30 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→BOS | MSS→BOS | YMX→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 48 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 1h 20m | 1h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
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.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
YOW–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to BOS
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YOW to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to BOS is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 309 miles (498 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop Toronto City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Massena (MSS), Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).