Ottawa to Quebec (YOW–YQB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Quebec
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 229 mi 1h 8m nonstop +1h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

YOW–YQB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YQB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH8D 1h08 55% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 100%)
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 YQB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YQB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
YHZ ~5h 0m YVP ~5h 55m YYQ ~7h 59m FLL ~9h 1m POP ~9h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
219
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YQB
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
40%
Return
YQB → YOW
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YQB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Quebec from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.
Metric YOW→YQB YUL→YQB YHU→YQB
Distance from YOW – 94 mi 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13 3
Weekly flights 7 89 12
Flight time 1h 8m 0h 45m 0h 45m
Departure OTP 55% – –
Montréal (YUL) to Quebec flights · Montréal (YHU) to Quebec flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7:00 PM in Quebec.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.
Facts

YOW–YQB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Quebec route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 368 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YQB
Full nameQuebec Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YQB flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 229 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YQB. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHZ, YVP, YYQ, FLL, POP, YUL, YYZ, CDG, EWR, ORD, PUJ, MCO, YTZ, PVR and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Quebec is 1 hour ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YQB to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YUL and YHU. 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 YQB

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YQB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YQB ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (368 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YHZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).