Ottawa to Edmonton (YOW–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–YEG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines, WestJet and Canadian North lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 4h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 14 | 295 | 4h20 | – | TS | |
| WS WestJet | 7 | 73W | 4h25 | – | – | |
| 5T Canadian North | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Edmonton from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→YEG | YMX→YEG | YUL→YEG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 83 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 35 | – | 88 |
| Flight time | 4h 20m | 4h 14m | 4h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · YEG: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Edmonton.
YOW–YEG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to YEG
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines, WestJet and Canadian North. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YOW to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to YEG is about 4 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,849 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).