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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WS693
WS WestJet
738
7:15 PM
EDT
9:50 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD289
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
7:25 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD280
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:00 AM
MDT
2:01 PM
EDT
4h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS692
WS WestJet
738
12:30 PM
MDT
6:23 PM
EDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Edmonton
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,771 mi 4h 34m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

YOW–YEG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 1,771 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 13 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 Canada 7 E295 4h34 55%
WS WestJet 2 738 4h35 55%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (9 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YEG.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
414
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 → YEG
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
80%
Return
YEG → YOW
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
51%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YEG delays →

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric YOW→YEG YUL→YEG
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 9 22
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 55%
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 34m to 4h 35m.

YOW–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,771 mi / 2,849 km
Flight time4h 34m to 4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections13 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 34m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,771 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YEG. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQR, CUN, YUL, YYZ, YWG, YVR, YYC, YHZ, YYJ, PHX, MCO, PVR and PUJ. 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 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 YEG

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YEG ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,771 miles (2,849 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via YQR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).