Ottawa to Colorado Springs (YOW–COS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
1,546 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 6h 17m ACAVNH → AAEKOO Chicago (ORD) to Colorado Springs flights
DEN Denver ~6h 27m → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Colorado Springs flights
EWR Newark ~6h 48m ACPDTS → UA Newark (EWR) to Colorado Springs flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 38m → HNWWN Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~9h 50m PDTS → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Colorado Springs flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 57m PD → Cancún (CUN) to Colorado Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Colorado Springs
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,546 mi 3h 45m nonstop -2h behind

YOW–COS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YOW Routes COS Routes YOW Live Flights COS Live Flights YOW Delays COS Delays
All flights from Colorado Springs (COS) Colorado Springs to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to COS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
ORD ~6h 17m DEN ~6h 27m EWR ~6h 48m PHX ~8h 38m FLL ~9h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
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 → COS
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
72%
Return
COS → YOW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → COS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colorado Springs from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Metric YOW→COS YMX→COS YUL→COS
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 56m 3h 25m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Colorado Springs flights · Montréal (YUL) to Colorado Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · COS: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Colorado Springs.
Distance & Flight Time
1,546 mi / 2,488 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
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.
Facts

YOW–COS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Colorado Springs route.
Route details
Distance1,546 mi / 2,488 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: COS
Full nameCity of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOCOS / KCOS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation6,187 ft / 1,886 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to COS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,546 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Colorado Springs is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from COS to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX and YUL. 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.

Flights from YOW to COS

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to COS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to COS is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,546 miles (2,488 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).