Ottawa to Winnipeg (YOW–YWG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD291
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
9:15 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 58m
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AC8111
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:30 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
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2h 58m
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AF3016
AF Air France
73W
9:35 PM
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11:37 PM
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3h 2m
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AC8110
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:00 AM
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9:38 AM
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2h 38m
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PD292
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
4:25 PM
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2h 35m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Ottawa to Winnipeg
4 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 58m nonstop -1h behind 24 1-stop hubs

YOW–YWG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YWG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 2h58 100% Star Alliance –
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 2h58 100% – –
AF Air France 4 73W 3h02 100% SkyTeam –
5T Canadian North 1 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – AF
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T + PD (8 flights/wk, 42%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 37%)
SkyTeam: AF (4 flights/wk, 21%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YWG direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YWG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YHM ~4h 51m YTH ~5h 51m YQB ~5h 53m YQR ~6h 59m YFB ~7h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
333
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 → YWG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YWG → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YWG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Winnipeg from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Metric YOW→YWG YMX→YWG YUL→YWG
Distance from YOW – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 3
Weekly flights 18 4 16
Flight time 2h 58m 2h 45m 3h 4m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Montréal (YMX) to Winnipeg flights · Montréal (YUL) to Winnipeg flights · Montréal (YHU) to Winnipeg flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 5:00 PM in Winnipeg.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 58m to 3h 2m.
Facts

YOW–YWG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Winnipeg route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 58m to 3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights18 out / 14 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YWG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport take approximately 2h 58m to 3h 2m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North, Air Canada, Air France and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YWG. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YTH, YQB, YQR, YFB, YYQ, SRQ, YYT, YYJ, PHX, MIA, YYZ, CUN, YUL, YVR, YYC, ORD, YQT, YEG, PVR, MCO, FLL, PUJ and LIR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Winnipeg is 1 hour behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YWG to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX, YUL and YHU. 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 YWG

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) are connected by nonstop service from Canadian North, Air Canada, Air France and Porter Airlines Canada. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YWG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YWG ranges from 2 hours 58 minutes to 3 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX), Montréal (YUL) and Montréal (YHU).