Ottawa to Boston (YOW–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YOW–BOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 309 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 7 | DH4 | 1h27 | – | – |
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 | 7 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h 5m | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 44% | – | – |
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 Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YOW to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to BOS ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 309 miles (498 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Massena (MSS), Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).