Ottawa to Oakland (YOW–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
2,430 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 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 6 hubs
MDW Chicago ~7h 39m → WN Chicago (MDW) to Oakland flights
DEN Denver ~8h 6m → EJALXJWN Denver (DEN) to Oakland flights
ORD Chicago ~8h 27m ACAVNH → KAI Chicago (ORD) to Oakland flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 50m → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Oakland flights
PHL Philadelphia ~8h 50m → HTT Philadelphia (PHL) to Oakland flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~11h 20m → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Oakland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Oakland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,430 mi 5h 7m nonstop -3h behind

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

Also explore YOW Routes OAK Routes YOW Live Flights OAK Live Flights YOW Delays OAK Delays
All flights from Oakland (OAK) Oakland to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
MDW ~7h 39m DEN ~8h 6m ORD ~8h 27m PHX ~8h 50m PHL ~8h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
188
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 → OAK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
85%
Return
OAK → YOW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric YOW→OAK YUL→OAK
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 5h 7m 5h 3m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YUL) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,430 mi / 3,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 7m 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–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,430 mi / 3,910 km
Flight time5h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
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: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 5h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 2,430 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from OAK 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 OAK

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to OAK is about 5 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,910 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).