Ottawa to Omaha (YOW–OMA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 7 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 55m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Omaha flights
MCO Orlando 12h 40m PDTS → WN Orlando (MCO) to Omaha flights
EWR Newark ~6h ACPDTS → Newark (EWR) to Omaha flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 6m → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Omaha flights
DCA Washington ~6h 10m AC → DLWN Washington (DCA) to Omaha flights
DEN Denver ~7h 6m → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Omaha flights
PHX Phoenix ~9h 25m → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Omaha flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Omaha
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and OMA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YOW Routes OMA Routes YOW Live Flights OMA Live Flights YOW Delays OMA Delays
All flights from Omaha (OMA) Omaha to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to OMA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ORD ~4h 55m EWR ~6h 0m PHL ~6h 6m DCA ~6h 10m DEN ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
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 → OMA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
93%
Return
OMA → YOW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → OMA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Omaha from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Eppley Airfield.
Metric YOW→OMA YUL→OMA YHU→OMA
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 50% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Omaha flights · Montréal (YHU) to Omaha flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Eppley Airfield.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Omaha.
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–OMA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Omaha route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: OMA
Full nameEppley Airfield
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to OMA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Omaha is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from OMA to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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