Ottawa to Montréal (YOW–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YOW–YUL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Emirates and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 35 | CR9, DH4, DH8D, E75S | 0h50-1h46 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EK Emirates | 7 | DH8D | 0h54 | – | – | |
| PB PAL Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TS Air Transat | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→YUL | YND→YUL | YHU→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 15 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 30m | 0h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 40% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.
Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.
YOW–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to YUL
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Emirates, HTT, PAL Airlines and Air Transat. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YOW to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to YUL ranges from 0 hours 50 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SYR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gatineau (YND) and Montréal (YHU).