Ottawa to Cincinnati / Covington (YOW–CVG) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 58m ACAMASP → ACUA Toronto (YYZ) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
IAD Dulles 4h 16m ACAVUA → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
EWR Newark 4h 30m ACPDTS → ACAFDL Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 4h 42m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BOS Boston 4h 57m PDTS → AAAFDL Boston (BOS) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
YUL Montréal 5h 19m ACAVEK → ACUA Montréal (YUL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MCO Orlando 6h 37m PDTS → 2IAFDL Orlando (MCO) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 54m PDTS → DLF9G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CUN Cancún 11h 5m PD → F9VBY4 Cancún (CUN) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 21h 37m AFKL → AFDLVS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
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Ottawa to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore YOW Routes CVG Routes YOW Live Flights CVG Live Flights YOW Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 58m IAD ~4h 16m EWR ~4h 30m ORD ~4h 42m PHL ~4h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
609
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 → CVG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
74%
Return
CVG → YOW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric YOW→CVG YMX→CVG YUL→CVG
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – 5 14
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Montréal (YUL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cincinnati / Covington is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
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–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Cincinnati / Covington 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: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to CVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty.
Yes, return flights from CVG 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).