Ottawa to Louisville (YOW–SDF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YOW and SDF. Nearest airports to YOW with scheduled service: Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 10 mi) · Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 15 mi) · Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 45 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 4h 23m ACAVUA → CMUA Dulles (IAD) to Louisville flights
EWR Newark 4h 51m ACPDTS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Louisville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Louisville flights
MCO Orlando 8h 25m PDTS → WN Orlando (MCO) to Louisville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 13h 1m PD → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Louisville flights
BOS Boston 21h 36m PDTS → AABADL Boston (BOS) to Louisville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Louisville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore YOW Routes SDF Routes YOW Live Flights SDF Live Flights YOW Delays SDF Delays
All flights from Louisville (SDF) Louisville to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to SDF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
IAD ~4h 23m EWR ~4h 51m ORD ~4h 52m MCO ~8h 25m FLL ~13h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
365
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 → SDF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
SDF → YOW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → SDF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Louisville from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Metric YOW→SDF YMX→SDF YUL→SDF
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Louisville flights · Montréal (YUL) to Louisville flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Louisville is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · SDF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Louisville.
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–SDF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Louisville route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
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: SDF
Full nameLouisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA / ICAOSDF / KSDF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.7M
Elevation501 ft / 153 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to SDF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from SDF to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX and 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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