Ottawa to Detroit (YOW–DTW) — 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–DTW 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 Detroit from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→DTW | YUL→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 12 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 79 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
YOW–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to DTW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
YOW to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to DTW is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 439 miles (707 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).