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

YOW Airport Page →
593 mi airlines 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 32m ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AC7686
AC Air Canada
DH4
8:00 AM
EDT
11:04 AM
ADT
2h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8108
AC Air Canada
DH4
12:15 PM
EDT
3:17 PM
ADT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2233
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
3:25 PM
EDT
6:25 PM
ADT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD247
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:45 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
ADT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2237
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
8:55 PM
EDT
11:58 PM
ADT
2h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2232
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
6:40 AM
ADT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD240
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
7:00 AM
ADT
8:00 AM
EDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7689
AC Air Canada
DH4
1:00 PM
ADT
2:21 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2234
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
1:20 PM
ADT
2:39 PM
EDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2238
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
4:50 PM
ADT
6:10 PM
EDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2236
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
8:40 PM
ADT
10:01 PM
EDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP
2-STOP Loading...
Ottawa to Halifax
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 593 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 23 1-stop hubs

YOW–YHZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 593 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YHZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 20 295, DH4 1h35-2h03 76%
AC Air Canada 14 DH4 2h02-2h04 76% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (20 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 41%)
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 YHZ direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YHZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
247
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 → YHZ
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
100%
Return
YHZ → YOW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YHZ delays →

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 1 3
Weekly flights 34 1 65
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 30m 1h 32m
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Halifax / Stanfield International Airport.

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 35m to 2h 4m.

YOW–YHZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Halifax route.
Route details
Distance593 mi / 955 km
Flight time1h 35m to 2h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 37 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YHZ
IATA / ICAOYHZ / CYHZ
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m

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 35m to 2h 4m. The route covers 593 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YHZ. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YFC, YHM, BOS, YQB, PLS, PUJ, YVR, PHX, YUL, TPA, LHR, YYZ, NAS, YYT, YQM, EWR, YTZ, YYC, FLL, MCO, YEG, CUN and POP. 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 and 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 YHZ

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YOW to YHZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YHZ ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 593 miles (955 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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