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

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432 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 3h 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
YTZ Toronto 3h 16m ACPDTS PDTS Toronto (YTZ) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YYZ Toronto 3h 19m ACAMASP AC Toronto (YYZ) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YYC Calgary 8h 50m ACKLPD WS Calgary (YYC) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YWG Winnipeg ~6h 37m ACPDTS PAG Winnipeg (YWG) to Sault Ste Marie flights
YHZ Halifax ~7h 9m ACPDTS Halifax (YHZ) to Sault Ste Marie flights
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Ottawa to Sault Ste Marie
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
432 mi 1h 48m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YAM
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Return
YAM → YOW
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →

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 ~1
Flight time 1h 48m 1h 42m
Departure OTP 56%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Sault Ste Marie Airport.

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 48m gate to gate.

YOW–YAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Sault Ste Marie route.
Route details
Distance432 mi / 696 km
Flight time1h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YAM
IATA / ICAOYAM / CYAM
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation630 ft / 192 m

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 48m 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 48 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).