Ottawa to Detroit (YOW–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
417 mi 1h 20m nonstop

YOW–DET has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → DET
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DET → YOW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · DET: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
417 mi / 671 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m 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–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance417 mi / 671 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: DET
Full nameColeman A. Young Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 417 miles.
Yes, return flights from DET to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DET

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to DET is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 417 miles (671 km).