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

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2,470 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 7h 24m ACAMAV → ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
YUL Montréal 7h 57m ACAVEK → TSWS Montréal (YUL) to Liberia flights
ORD Chicago 8h 54m ACAVNH → AAAVUA Chicago (ORD) to Liberia flights
YYC Calgary 14h 4m ACKLPD → WS Calgary (YYC) to Liberia flights
EWR Newark 18h 44m ACPDTS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~8h 11m PDTS → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
PHL Philadelphia ~8h 20m → Philadelphia (PHL) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver ~10h 31m → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
YWG Winnipeg ~10h 39m ACPDTS → Winnipeg (YWG) to Liberia flights
YVR Vancouver ~14h 6m ACCANH → Vancouver (YVR) to Liberia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,470 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind

YOW–LIR had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,470 miles in 5h 50m.

Also explore YOW Routes LIR Routes YOW Live Flights LIR Live Flights YOW Delays
All flights from Liberia (LIR) Liberia to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–LIR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YYZ ~7h 24m YUL ~7h 57m FLL ~8h 11m PHL ~8h 20m ORD ~8h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
244
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 → LIR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LIR → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

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 – 4
Weekly flights – 3
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 55m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Liberia flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Know before you go

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 gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,470 mi / 3,975 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

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 about 5h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 2,470 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to LIR: Porter Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Chicago O'Hare.
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) had nonstop service from Porter Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YOW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to LIR is about 5 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,470 miles (3,975 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).