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

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218 mi airlines 52/wk
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AC7861
AC Air Canada
DH4
6:45 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2202
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
6:50 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
1h 9m
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PD2208
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
12:10 PM
EDT
1:19 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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PD2206
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
12:10 PM
EDT
1:19 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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PD2210
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
1:20 PM
EDT
2:29 PM
EDT
1h 9m
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AC7869
AC Air Canada
DH4
2:05 PM
EDT
3:13 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2258
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
3:35 PM
EDT
4:43 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2262
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
6:55 PM
EDT
8:03 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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PD2205
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
7:00 AM
EDT
7:59 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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PD2211
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
8:25 AM
EDT
9:24 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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PD2217
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
10:30 AM
EDT
11:29 AM
EDT
0h 59m
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AC7866
AC Air Canada
DH8D
12:30 PM
EDT
1:26 PM
EDT
0h 56m
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PD2259
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH8D
2:05 PM
EDT
3:04 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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PD2267
PD Porter Airlines Canada
DH4
5:10 PM
EDT
6:09 PM
EDT
0h 59m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Toronto
2 carriers, 52 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 52 Flights/wk 218 mi 1h 8m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

YOW–YTZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 218 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 12 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
PD Porter Airlines Canada 38 DH4, DH8D 1h08-1h09 100%
AC Air Canada 14 DH4 1h08 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC, PD
DH8D De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (38 flights/wk, 73%)
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 27%)
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
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
52
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YTZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YTZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YTZ → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YTZ delays →

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 2
Weekly flights 52 112
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 25m
Departure OTP 100%
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 1h 8m to 1h 9m.

YOW–YTZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Toronto route.
Route details
Distance218 mi / 351 km
Flight time1h 8m to 1h 9m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights52 out / 37 return
1-stop connections12 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 1h 8m to 1h 9m. The route covers 218 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 52 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YTZ. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YSB, YQB, YYT, IAD, YQT, EWR, YFC, YUL, BOS, YHZ and YQM. 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 Canada. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YOW to YTZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YTZ ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes to 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 218 miles (351 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 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).