Ottawa to Edmonton (YOW–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
PD277
PD Porter Airlines
295
8:35 AM
EDT
10:55 AM
MDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS691
WS WestJet
73W
6:15 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
MDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7232+1
TS Air Transat
E295
7:25 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD280+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7105cs
TS Air Transat
E295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD282
PD Porter Airlines
E295
11:50 AM
MDT
5:47 PM
EDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ottawa to Edmonton
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 1,771 mi 4h 20m nonstop -2h behind 25 1-stop hubs

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, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YEG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 295 4h20 100% TS
WS WestJet 7 73W 4h25 100%
5T Canadian North 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T + PD + WS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YEG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
342
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.

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric YOW→YEG YMX→YEG YUL→YEG
Distance from YOW 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 9
Weekly flights 21 63
Flight time 4h 20m 4h 5m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Edmonton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,771 mi / 2,849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m.

YOW–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,771 mi / 2,849 km
Flight time4h 20m to 4h 30m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take approximately 4h 20m to 4h 30m. The route covers 1,771 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North, Porter Airlines and WestJet. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YEG. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQR, YHU, YKF, YHM, MSP, MDW, YXE, IAD, DEN, BCT, PHX, LAX, MCO, YQT, ORD, CUN, PVR, PUJ, YYJ, YUL, YYZ, YVR, YYC, YWG and YHZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Edmonton is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YEG to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX, 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 YEG

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Canadian North, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YEG ranges from 4 hours 20 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,849 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YQR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).