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

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Ottawa to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,430 mi 5h 7m nonstop -3h behind 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and OAK, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
228
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.
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.
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)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
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 approximately 5h 7m. The route covers 2,430 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YOW to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSP, YYZ, BNA, APA, DEN, MDW, TEB, YYC, RNO, MEM, LAX, PHL, YVR, RDU, PHX, IAD, BOS, HOU, PBI, MCO, OPF, FLL, MIA and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 ranges from 5 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,910 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.