Ottawa to Fredericton (YOW–YFC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC7750
AC Air Canada
DH4
3:40 PM
EDT
6:03 PM
ADT
1h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2375
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:40 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
ADT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2376
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
2:20 PM
ADT
3:06 PM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ottawa to Fredericton
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 443 mi 1h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

YOW–YFC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 443 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YFC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h23 86% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 DH8D 1h33 86%
PB PAL Airlines 0 86%
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: PB + PD (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 YFC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YFC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
89
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 → YFC
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
100%
Return
YFC → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YFC delays →

Other ways to reach Fredericton from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Fredericton International Airport.
Metric YOW→YFC YUL→YFC
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 3
Weekly flights 14 35
Flight time 1h 23m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Fredericton International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Fredericton is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YFC: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7:00 PM in Fredericton.
Distance & Flight Time
443 mi / 713 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 33m.

YOW–YFC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Fredericton route.
Route details
Distance443 mi / 713 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YFC
IATA / ICAOYFC / CYFC
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Elevation68 ft / 21 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YFC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Fredericton International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 33m. The route covers 443 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YFC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQB, FLL, YYZ, YUL, PUJ, YTZ and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fredericton is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YFC 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 YFC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Fredericton International Airport (YFC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YFC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YFC ranges from 1 hours 23 minutes to 1 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 443 miles (713 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YQB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).