Ottawa to Montréal (YOW–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YOW–YUL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Air Transat and Canadian North lead the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN, TP | 49 | 320, CR9, DH4, DH8D | 0h28-0h54 | Star Alliance | AV, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN, TP | |
| TS Air Transat | 2 | 32Q | 0h55 | – | – | |
| 5T Canadian North | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| PB PAL Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→YUL | YND→YUL | YMX→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 15 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 120 | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 50m | 0h 30m | 0h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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, Air Transat, Canadian North and PAL Airlines. With 120 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YOW to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to YUL is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km). There are approximately 120 weekly flights outbound and 113 return, totaling 233 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Quebec Jean Lesage, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gatineau (YND), Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YHU).