Ottawa to Toronto (YOW–YTZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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218 mi airlines 41/wk
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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 31m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC7861
AC Air Canada
DH4
6:15 AM
EDT
7:17 AM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2210+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
12:10 PM
EDT
1:18 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7046cs
TS Air Transat
DH4
12:10 PM
EDT
1:18 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2254
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
1:45 PM
EDT
2:48 PM
EDT
1h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7869
AC Air Canada
DH4
2:00 PM
EDT
3:02 PM
EDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7036cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
3:35 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2258+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
3:35 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2205+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
7:00 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7404cs
TS Air Transat
DH4
7:25 AM
EDT
8:24 AM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2221
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
11:55 AM
EDT
12:54 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC7866
AC Air Canada
DH4
12:30 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
0h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2259+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
2:05 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7371cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
2:05 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2265+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH8D
2:15 PM
EDT
3:14 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7374cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
4:30 PM
EDT
5:29 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD2267+1
PD Porter Airlines
DH4
6:55 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7267cs
TS Air Transat
DH8D
6:55 PM
EDT
7:54 PM
EDT
0h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Toronto
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 218 mi 0h 59m nonstop 17 1-stop hubs

YOW–YTZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YTZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 DH4 1h02 90% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 14 DH4, DH8D 1h03-1h08 90% TS
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD, TS
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: PD (14 flights/wk, 50%)
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 YTZ direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YTZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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.

Other ways to reach Toronto from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Metric YOW→YTZ YUL→YTZ
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 41 145
Flight time 0h 59m 1h 4m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
Distance & Flight Time
218 mi / 351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m to 1h 8m.

YOW–YTZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Toronto route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time0h 59m to 1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 66 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YTZ
IATA / ICAOYTZ / CYTZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation252 ft / 77 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YTZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport take approximately 0h 59m to 1h 8m. The route covers 218 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YTZ. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YSB, YAM, YQG, YQB, YTS, MDW, BNA, YQM, YQT, YYT, IAD, EWR, YUL, YFC, BOS and YHZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from YTZ 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 YTZ

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YOW to YTZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YTZ ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes to 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 107 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).