Ottawa to Charlotte (YOW–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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–CLT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→CLT | ART→CLT | YUL→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 46m | 2h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
YOW–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to CLT
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
YOW to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to CLT is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 751 miles (1,209 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Watertown (ART), Montréal (YUL) and Saranac Lake (SLK).