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

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Ottawa to Nassau
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,405 mi 3h 40m nonstop 42 1-stop hubs

YOW–NAS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,405 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–NAS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines 1 – – 100% – –
AC Air Canada 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: AC (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 NAS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
348
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 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 2 1 6
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 3h 40m 3h 11m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Nassau flights · Montréal (YUL) to Nassau flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Lynden Pindling International Airport.
Know before you go

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 40m.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

YOW–NAS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Nassau route.
Route details
Distance1,405 mi / 2,261 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: NAS
Full nameLynden Pindling International Airport
IATA / ICAONAS / MYNN
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Passengers/yr3.7M
Elevation16 ft / 5 m
FAQ

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 40m. The route covers 1,405 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to NAS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, RDU, PBI, BNA, MHH, TPA, YHM, YKF, GGT, BCT, PHL, MDW, RSW, MCI, PLS, RST, MIA, DTW, SRQ, GCM, YHZ, MSP, CUN, YYT, HOU, APA, DEN, LAX, YYC, FLL, RNO, MAD, LHR, YYZ, BOS, IAD, EWR, YUL, MCO, ORD, DCA and OPF. 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 and Porter Airlines. 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 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,405 miles (2,261 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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