Ottawa to Las Vegas (YOW–LAS) — 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–LAS 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 Las Vegas from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→LAS | YUL→LAS | YHU→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 14 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 6m | 5h 16m | 4h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Las Vegas.
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.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
YOW–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to LAS
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
YOW to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to LAS is about 5 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,140 miles (3,445 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).