Ottawa to Reno (YOW–RNO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
2,257 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 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 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 8h ACAVNH → UAVJT Chicago (ORD) to Reno flights
DEN Denver ~7h 56m → ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Reno flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 45m → AAASMNL Phoenix (PHX) to Reno flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~8h 58m → Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Reno flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~10h 23m PDTS → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Reno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ottawa to Reno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,257 mi 5h 58m nonstop -3h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to RNO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DEN ~7h 56m ORD ~8h 0m PHX ~8h 45m RDU ~8h 58m FLL ~10h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
253
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 → RNO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
34%
Return
RNO → YOW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → RNO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Reno.
Distance & Flight Time
2,257 mi / 3,631 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 58m 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–RNO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Reno route.
Route details
Distance2,257 mi / 3,631 km
Flight time5h 58m
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: RNO
Full nameReno Tahoe International Airport
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to RNO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Reno Tahoe International Airport take about 5h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 2,257 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Reno is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from RNO 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 RNO

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to RNO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to RNO is about 5 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,257 miles (3,631 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.