Ottawa to San Jose (YOW–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
2,427 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1h 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 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 8h 7m ACAVNH → UA Chicago (ORD) to San Jose flights
YWG Winnipeg ~7h 41m ACPDTS → Winnipeg (YWG) to San Jose flights
DEN Denver ~8h 10m → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to San Jose flights
YEG Edmonton ~8h 26m PDTSWS → Edmonton (YEG) to San Jose flights
YYJ Victoria ~8h 32m PDTS → Victoria (YYJ) to San Jose flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 45m → AAASLXJ Phoenix (PHX) to San Jose flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ottawa to San Jose
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,427 mi 5h 18m nonstop -3h behind

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

Also explore YOW Routes SJC Routes YOW Live Flights SJC Live Flights YOW Delays SJC Delays
All flights from San Jose (SJC) San Jose to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
YWG ~7h 41m ORD ~8h 7m DEN ~8h 10m YEG ~8h 26m YYJ ~8h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
298
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 → SJC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
69%
Return
SJC → YOW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric YOW→SJC OGS→SJC YUL→SJC
Distance from YOW – 45 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 2
Flight time 5h 18m 5h 13m 5h 17m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Ogdensburg (OGS) to San Jose flights · Montréal (YUL) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
2,427 mi / 3,906 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 18m 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–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance2,427 mi / 3,906 km
Flight time5h 18m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take about 5h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 2,427 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
San Jose is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Nearby alternatives include OGS 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.

Flights from YOW to SJC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to SJC is about 5 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,427 miles (3,906 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. Nearby alternative airports include Ogdensburg (OGS) and Montréal (YUL).