Ottawa to George Town (YOW–GCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to George Town
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,828 mi 4h 25m nonstop -1h behind 27 1-stop hubs

YOW–GCM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,828 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–GCM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 2 91% TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to GCM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
240
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.

Other ways to reach George Town from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Owen Roberts International Airport.
Metric YOW→GCM YUL→GCM
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 4h 25m 3h 44m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Owen Roberts International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
George Town is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · GCM: EST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in George Town.
Distance & Flight Time
1,828 mi / 2,941 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 25m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter the Cayman Islands visa-free for up to 6 months. A valid passport, return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds are required. No advance authorization or eTA is needed. The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory and operate their own immigration system separate from the UK.

YOW–GCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to George Town route.
Route details
Distance1,828 mi / 2,941 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: GCM
IATA / ICAOGCM / MWCR
TimezoneAmerica/Cayman
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation8 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to GCM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Owen Roberts International Airport take approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 1,828 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from YOW to GCM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, TEB, BNA, YUL, RSW, YQG, OPF, DTW, MDW, TPA, MCI, PHL, FLL, PLS, NAS, FTW, BOS, MIA, HOU, MSP, IAD, DEN, LAX, ORD, EWR, YYZ and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
George Town is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from GCM to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 GCM

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to GCM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to GCM ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,828 miles (2,941 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).