Ottawa to Windsor (YOW–YQG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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420 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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PD2571+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
2:00 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 46m
71%
M T W T F S S
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TS7633cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
2:00 PM
EDT
3:46 PM
EDT
1h 46m
74%
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✓
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PD2572+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
4:30 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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TS7634cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
4:30 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YYZ Toronto 3h 9m ACAMAV → ACEKLX Toronto (YYZ) to Windsor flights
YTZ Toronto 5h 5m ACPDTS → AC Toronto (YTZ) to Windsor flights
YYC Calgary 8h 59m ACKLPD → WS Calgary (YYC) to Windsor flights
IAD Dulles ~4h 33m ACAVUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Windsor flights
EWR Newark ~5h 28m ACPDTS → PD Newark (EWR) to Windsor flights
YHZ Halifax ~6h 52m ACPDTS → Halifax (YHZ) to Windsor flights
CUN Cancún ~9h 31m PD → Cancún (CUN) to Windsor flights
PUJ Punta Cana ~10h 15m → Punta Cana (PUJ) to Windsor flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Windsor
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 420 mi 1h 46m nonstop

YOW–YQG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 420 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YOW Routes YQG Routes YOW Live Flights YQG Live Flights YOW Delays YQG Delays
All flights from Windsor (YQG) Windsor to Ottawa flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YQG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 DH8D 1h46 88% – TS
Aircraft on this route
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (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 YQG 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YQG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
YYZ ~3h 9m IAD ~4h 33m YTZ ~5h 5m EWR ~5h 28m YHZ ~6h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
61
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 → YQG
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQG → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YQG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Windsor from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Windsor International Airport.
Metric YOW→YQG YUL→YQG
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 –
Flight time 1h 46m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 88% –
Montréal (YUL) to Windsor flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Windsor International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Windsor.
Distance & Flight Time
420 mi / 675 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

YOW–YQG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Windsor route.
Route details
Distance420 mi / 675 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YQG
Full nameWindsor International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQG / CYQG
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YQG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Windsor International Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 420 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YOW to YQG: Porter Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YQG 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 YQG

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

YOW to YQG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YQG is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 420 miles (675 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).