Ottawa to Halifax (YOW–YHZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC7688
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:50 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
ADT
2h
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PD245
PD Porter Airlines
E295
1:50 PM
EDT
4:29 PM
ADT
1h 39m
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TS7407+1
TS Air Transat
DH8D
8:55 PM
EDT
11:54 PM
ADT
1h 59m
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PD240+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
7:00 AM
ADT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
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PD2492
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
11:30 AM
ADT
12:37 PM
EDT
2h 7m
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AC7689
AC Air Canada
DH4
1:00 PM
ADT
2:13 PM
EDT
2h 13m
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Ottawa to Halifax
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 593 mi 1h 39m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

YOW–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 593 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 2h 92% Star Alliance –
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 E295 1h39 92% – TS
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – TS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YHZ 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
332
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Halifax from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Metric YOW→YHZ YMX→YHZ YUL→YHZ
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 11
Weekly flights 21 1 115
Flight time 1h 39m 1h 21m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 92% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Halifax flights · Montréal (YUL) to Halifax flights · Montréal (YHU) to Halifax flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7:00 PM in Halifax.
Distance & Flight Time
593 mi / 955 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 2h 0m.
Facts

YOW–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 955 km
Flight time1h 39m to 2h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YHZ
Full nameHalifax / Stanfield International Airport
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YHZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 2h. The route covers 593 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YHZ. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YQM, YFC, YHU, YQB, BOS, YHM, YKF, PHL, BNA, FLL, TPA, PLS, RSW, NAS, MIA, DEN, PUJ, MCI, POP, PHX, YEG, LAX, YVR, YYZ, ORD, EWR, YUL, LHR, CUN, YYT, YTZ, IAD, CDG, MCO, DCA and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Halifax is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YHZ 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.
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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 YHZ

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YHZ ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (955 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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