Ottawa to Houston (YOW–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Ottawa to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,518 mi 4h 13m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and HOU, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
526
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric YOW→HOU YUL→HOU YHU→HOU
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1 – 1
Flight time 4h 13m 4h 8m 4h 8m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Houston flights · Montréal (YHU) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 13m.
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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time4h 13m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 4h 13m. The route covers 1,518 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to HOU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCI, YYZ, YHM, BNA, RST, FTW, TEB, PHL, SYR, MEM, MDW, YHU, IAD, YUL, PBI, EWR, BOS, ORD, BCT, MSP, TPA, MHH, OPF, RSW, NAS, APA, DEN, SRQ, PLS, GCM, MIA, YYC, PHX, PVR, POP, LAX, OAK, YYT, CUN, LIR, YVR, RNO, FLL, MAD, RDU, DCA and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from HOU to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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 HOU

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to HOU ranges from 4 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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