Ottawa to Rankin Inlet (YOW–YRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,371 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
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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 2 hubs
YFB Iqaluit 6h 15m 5TW8 → 5T Iqaluit (YFB) to Rankin Inlet flights
YWG Winnipeg 7h 18m PDTSWS → MO Winnipeg (YWG) to Rankin Inlet flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ottawa to Rankin Inlet
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,371 mi 3h 44m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YRT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
YFB ~6h 15m YWG ~7h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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 → YRT
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
YRT → YOW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rankin Inlet from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Rankin Inlet Airport.
Metric YOW→YRT YUL→YRT
Distance from YOW – 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 44m 2h 54m
Departure OTP 74% –
Montréal (YUL) to Rankin Inlet flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Rankin Inlet Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Rankin Inlet is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YRT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Rankin Inlet.
Distance & Flight Time
1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

YOW–YRT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Rankin Inlet route.
Route details
Distance1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Flight time3h 44m
Time difference-1 hour
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: YRT
Full nameRankin Inlet Airport
IATA / ICAOYRT / CYRT
TimezoneAmerica/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation94 ft / 29 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YRT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport take about 3h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 1,371 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Iqaluit and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YRT 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.
Rankin Inlet is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YRT 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 YRT

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to YRT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YRT is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,371 miles (2,206 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Iqaluit and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).