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

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Ottawa to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,470 mi 5h 50m nonstop -2h behind 27 1-stop hubs

YOW–LIR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,470 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 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

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
306
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 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 0 4
Flight time 5h 50m 5h 54m
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.
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 connections27 hubs
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 approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 2,470 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, TEB, IAD, PBI, OPF, RDU, FLL, NAS, MCI, MDW, PHL, DTW, BOS, MIA, HOU, MSP, DEN, YWG, YYT, OAK, LAX, YVR, YYC, YYZ, EWR, YUL and ORD. 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.
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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.

YOW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).