Ottawa to Raleigh/Durham (YOW–RDU) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–RDU had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 673 miles in 1h 57m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→RDU | OGS→RDU | YUL→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 45 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | – | 3 | 26 |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 2h 4m | 2h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 56% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
YOW–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to RDU
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Air Canada, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
YOW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to RDU is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 673 miles (1,082 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ogdensburg (OGS), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).