Ottawa to Sault Ste Marie (YOW–YAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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432 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Porter.
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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 4 hubs
YTZ Toronto 3h 13m ACPDTS → PDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 23m ACAMAV → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YYC Calgary 8h 50m ACFJKL → WS Calgary (YYC) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YSB Sudbury 18h 58m PDTS → PAG Sudbury (YSB) to Sault Ste Marie flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ottawa to Sault Ste Marie
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
432 mi 1h 28m nonstop

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

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All flights from Sault Ste Marie (YAM) Sault Ste Marie to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
YTZ ~3h 13m YYZ ~3h 23m YYC ~8h 50m YSB ~18h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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 → YAM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
YAM → YOW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sault Ste Marie from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Sault Ste Marie Airport.
Metric YOW→YAM YUL→YAM
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 75% –
Montréal (YUL) to Sault Ste Marie flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Sault Ste Marie Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sault Ste Marie is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YAM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Sault Ste Marie.
Distance & Flight Time
432 mi / 696 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

YOW–YAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Sault Ste Marie route.
Route details
Distance432 mi / 696 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 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: YAM
Full nameSault Ste Marie Airport
IATA / ICAOYAM / CYAM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation630 ft / 192 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Sault Ste Marie Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 432 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Billy Bishop Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YAM to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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 YAM

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sault Ste Marie Airport (YAM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to YAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YAM is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 432 miles (696 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Billy Bishop Toronto City, Toronto Pearson and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).