Ottawa to Gander (YOW–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YOW and YQX. Nearest airports to YOW with scheduled service: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL, 94 mi) · Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 10 mi) · Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 15 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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 4 hubs
YHZ Halifax 4h 28m ACLXPD → AC Halifax (YHZ) to Gander flights
YYZ Toronto 5h 8m ACAMAV → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YYT St. John's 16h 5m PDTS → PB St. John's (YYT) to Gander flights
YUL Montréal ~4h 44m ACAVEK → AC Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Gander
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YOW and YQX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YOW Routes YQX Routes YOW Live Flights YQX Live Flights YOW Delays
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
YHZ ~4h 28m YUL ~4h 44m YYZ ~5h 8m YYT ~16h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
91
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 → YQX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
YQX → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Gander from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Gander International Airport.
Metric YOW→YQX YND→YQX YUL→YQX
Distance from YOW – 15 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – 1 9
Departure OTP 100% – –
Gatineau (YND) to Gander flights · Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Gander International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 7.5:00 PM in Gander.
Facts

YOW–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Gander route.
Route details
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YQX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Halifax / Stanfield, Toronto Pearson and St. John's.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YQX to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YND 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Halifax / Stanfield, Toronto Pearson and St. John's. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gatineau (YND) and Montréal (YUL).