Ottawa to Liberia (YOW–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,470 mi airlines 8/wk
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PD781
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
10:35 AM
EDT
2:25 PM
CST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD785
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
12:40 PM
EDT
4:30 PM
CST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD782
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
4:20 PM
CST
10:55 PM
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD770
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
5:30 PM
CST
1:05 AM+1
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ottawa to Liberia
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,470 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 12 1-stop hubs

YOW–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,470 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 8 295 5h50 91%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to LIR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
388
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → LIR
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Return
LIR → YOW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Liberia from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric YOW→LIR YUL→LIR
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 8 9
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 54m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Liberia is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,470 mi / 3,975 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 7h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for up to 180 days. Immigration officers may grant fewer days at their discretion. Visitors must show proof of at least USD 100 per month of stay and hold a return or onward ticket. Passport must be machine-readable and compliant with ICAO standards.

YOW–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,470 mi / 3,975 km
Flight time5h 50m to 7h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 5h 50m to 7h 5m. The route covers 2,470 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from YOW to LIR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DTW, OAK, YYC, YWG, YUL, YYZ, ORD, FLL, BOS, EWR, YVR and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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 LIR

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to LIR ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 7 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,470 miles (3,975 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via DTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).