Ottawa to New Orleans (YOW–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
1,322 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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
YYZ Toronto 4h 56m ACAMASP → ACSNUA Toronto (YYZ) to New Orleans flights
IAD Dulles 5h 26m ACAVUA → ACAZCM Dulles (IAD) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 5h 52m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
EWR Newark 6h 39m ACPDTS → ACOSTP Newark (EWR) to New Orleans flights
MCO Orlando 6h 42m PDTS → F9MXNK Orlando (MCO) to New Orleans flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 8h 42m PDTS → ADB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
CUN Cancún 11h 5m PD → MXWN Cancún (CUN) to New Orleans flights
BOS Boston 23h 11m PDTS → B6DLLY Boston (BOS) to New Orleans flights
LHR London 23h 43m A3ACOS → AYBAEI London (LHR) to New Orleans flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~5h 41m → MX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,322 mi 2h 57m nonstop -1h behind

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

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All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
YYZ ~4h 56m IAD ~5h 26m RDU ~5h 41m ORD ~5h 52m PHL ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
565
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 → MSY
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
76%
Return
MSY → YOW
27%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
27%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → MSY delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric YOW→MSY YUL→MSY
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 38m
Departure OTP 64% –
Montréal (YUL) to New Orleans flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
1,322 mi / 2,127 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m 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–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance1,322 mi / 2,127 km
Flight time2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 2h 57m gate to gate. The route covers 1,322 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Washington Dulles and Chicago O'Hare.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
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 MSY

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to MSY is about 2 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,322 miles (2,127 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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