Ottawa to Syracuse (YOW–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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154 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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
IAD Dulles 3h 58m ACAVUA → AVOSSN Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse flights
ORD Chicago 5h 28m ACAVNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Syracuse flights
BOS Boston 8h 21m PDTS → AAB6TP Boston (BOS) to Syracuse flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 9h PD → B6G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Syracuse flights
MCO Orlando 10h 32m PDTS → ADB6 Orlando (MCO) to Syracuse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Syracuse
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 154 mi 0h 38m nonstop

YOW–SYR had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation, last on the schedule in July 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 154 miles in 0h 38m.

Also explore YOW Routes SYR Routes YOW Live Flights SYR Live Flights YOW Delays SYR Delays
All flights from Syracuse (SYR) Syracuse to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YOW–SYR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TJ Tradewind Aviation 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TJ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
IAD ~3h 58m ORD ~5h 28m BOS ~8h 21m FLL ~9h 0m MCO ~10h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
267
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 → SYR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SYR → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → SYR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric YOW→SYR ART→SYR YUL→SYR
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 38m 0h 30m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Watertown (ART) to Syracuse flights · Montréal (YUL) to Syracuse flights · Montréal (YHU) to Syracuse flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
154 mi / 248 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 38m 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–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance154 mi / 248 km
Flight time0h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take about 0h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 154 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YOW to SYR: Tradewind Aviation. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Boston Logan.
Nearby alternatives include ART, 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.

Flights from YOW to SYR

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) had nonstop service from Tradewind Aviation, last on the schedule in July 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 SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to SYR is about 0 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 154 miles (248 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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