Ottawa to Iqaluit (YOW–YFB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5T119
5T Canadian North
73Q
8:00 AM
EDT
11:10 AM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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5T107
5T Canadian North
73Q
9:35 AM
EDT
12:45 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
5T101
5T Canadian North
734
11:20 AM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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5T103
5T Canadian North
73Q
4:00 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
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5T102
5T Canadian North
73Q
12:07 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
3h 13m
M T W T F S S
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5T108
5T Canadian North
73Q
5:10 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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5T118
5T Canadian North
733
7:35 PM
EDT
10:50 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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5T104
5T Canadian North
734
8:35 PM
EDT
11:50 PM
EDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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Ottawa to Iqaluit
2 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,303 mi 3h nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

YOW–YFB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 1,303 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YFB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5T Canadian North 16 734, 73Q 3h10 58%
N5 Nolinor Aviation 58%
Aircraft on this route
734 Boeing 737-400 – 5T
73Q Boeing 737-400 Freighter – 5T
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T + N5 (16 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 YFB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YFB.
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One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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 → YFB
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Return
YFB → 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 →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Iqaluit is 0 hours the same as Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YFB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Iqaluit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,303 mi / 2,097 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 10m.

YOW–YFB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Iqaluit route.
Route details
Distance1,303 mi / 2,097 km
Flight time3h to 3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights20 out / 20 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YFB
IATA / ICAOYFB / CYFB
TimezoneAmerica/Iqaluit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation110 ft / 34 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YFB flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Iqaluit Airport take approximately 3h to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,303 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YFB. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVP, YQB, YYZ, YHM, YWG, YEG and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YFB to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YFB

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Iqaluit Airport (YFB) are connected by nonstop service from Canadian North and Nolinor Aviation. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YFB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YFB ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,303 miles (2,097 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YVP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.