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

YOW Airport Page →
1,518 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MCO Orlando 7h 3m PDTS → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 11h 16m PDTS → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
CUN Cancún 12h 25m PD → WN Cancún (CUN) to Houston flights
YHM Hamilton ~5h 30m HTT → Hamilton (YHM) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago ~5h 44m → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~6h 12m → WN Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston flights
DCA Washington ~6h 26m AC → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 42m → Fort Myers (RSW) to Houston flights
DEN Denver ~8h 1m → EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
PHX Phoenix ~9h 30m → EJAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,518 mi 3h 18m nonstop -1h behind

YOW–HOU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YOW Routes HOU Routes YOW Live Flights HOU Live Flights YOW Delays HOU Delays
All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
YHM ~5h 30m MDW ~5h 44m RDU ~6h 12m DCA ~6h 26m MCO ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
498
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 → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
Return
HOU → YOW
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → HOU delays →
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 – 3 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 –
Flight time 3h 18m 3h 30m 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 3h 18m 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–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,518 mi / 2,443 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,518 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Cancún.
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 is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,518 miles (2,443 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).