Ottawa to Nassau (YOW–NAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC1420
AC Air Canada
7M8
6:15 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1421
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:15 AM
EDT TA
2:40 PM
EDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD778
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:40 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Nassau
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,405 mi 3h 50m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

YOW–NAS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,405 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–NAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 1 7M8 3h50 15% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (1 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 NAS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to NAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
520
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 → NAS
15%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
15%
Return
NAS → YOW
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Nassau from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Metric YOW→NAS YMX→NAS YUL→NAS
Distance from YOW 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1 10
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 17m 3h 54m
Departure OTP 15%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Lynden Pindling International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nassau is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · NAS: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Nassau.
Distance & Flight Time
1,405 mi / 2,261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter the Bahamas visa-free for up to 8 months (240 days). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. No advance registration or entry fee applies.

YOW–NAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Nassau route.
Route details
Distance1,405 mi / 2,261 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: NAS
IATA / ICAONAS / MYNN
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Passengers/yr3.7M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to NAS flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lynden Pindling International Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,405 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to NAS. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, TPA, OPF, RSW, DTW, PLS, CUN, GCM, YYZ, BOS, YUL, EWR, FLL, IAD, MCO, ORD, MIA, DCA, YHZ, YYC and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NAS to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX and 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 NAS

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to NAS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to NAS ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,405 miles (2,261 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).