Ottawa to Calgary (YOW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,788 mi airlines 27/wk
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WS611
WS WestJet
737
6:00 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF3016
AF Air France
73W
5:45 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS617
WS WestJet
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC353
AC Air Canada
320
6:33 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD277
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:55 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
MDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD274
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:10 AM
MDT
2:17 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC358
AC Air Canada
320
9:00 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS610
WS WestJet
73W
10:50 AM
MDT
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS616
WS WestJet
737
6:40 PM
MDT
12:40 AM+1
EDT
4h
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 Calgary
4 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,788 mi 4h 34m nonstop -2h behind 29 1-stop hubs

YOW–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,788 miles in approximately 4h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 13 737, 7M8 4h35-4h41 100%
AC Air Canada 7 320 4h34 100% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Canada 6 295 4h44 100%
AF Air France 1 73W 4h35 100% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
320 Airbus A320 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – AF
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (19 flights/wk, 70%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 26%)
SkyTeam: AF (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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 YYC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
771
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 → YYC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
YYC → YOW
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric YOW→YYC YUL→YYC
Distance from YOW 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 3
Weekly flights 27 44
Flight time 4h 34m 4h 13m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Calgary is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
1,788 mi / 2,878 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 34m to 4h 44m.

YOW–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,788 mi / 2,878 km
Flight time4h 34m to 4h 44m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights27 out / 28 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Calgary International Airport take approximately 4h 34m to 4h 44m. The route covers 1,788 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Air France, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YYC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, YQR, DTW, MEM, IAD, YFB, MIA, NAS, TPA, YYJ, CUN, YYZ, YWG, YUL, YYT, YVR, LHR, EWR, ORD, YEG, CDG, YHZ, PVR, MCO, FLL, PHX, YQM, LIR and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YYC 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 YYC

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air France, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YOW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YYC ranges from 4 hours 34 minutes to 4 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,788 miles (2,878 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YHM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).