Ottawa to Fairbanks (YOW–FAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,950 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 10h 32m ACAVNH → UA Chicago (ORD) to Fairbanks flights
YUL Montréal ~8h 25m ACAVEK → Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
DEN Denver ~11h 6m → UA Denver (DEN) to Fairbanks flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Fairbanks
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,950 mi 6h 59m nonstop -4h behind

YOW–FAI had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,950 miles in 6h 59m.

Also explore YOW Routes FAI Routes YOW Live Flights FAI Live Flights YOW Delays FAI Delays
All flights from Fairbanks (FAI) Fairbanks to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–FAI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TS Air Transat 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to FAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YUL ~8h 25m ORD ~10h 32m DEN ~11h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
81
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 → FAI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
FAI → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → FAI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fairbanks from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Metric YOW→FAI YUL→FAI
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 6h 59m 6h 6m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Fairbanks flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Fairbanks International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · FAI: AKDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 2:00 PM in Fairbanks.
Distance & Flight Time
2,950 mi / 4,747 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 59m 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–FAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Fairbanks route.
Route details
Distance2,950 mi / 4,747 km
Flight time6h 59m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: FAI
Full nameFairbanks International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAI / PAFA
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to FAI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport take about 6h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 2,950 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to FAI: Air Transat. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Fairbanks is 4 hours behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include 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 FAI

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) had nonstop service from Air Transat, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YOW to FAI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to FAI is about 6 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,950 miles (4,747 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 (YUL).