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

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1,788 mi airlines 39/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS611+3
WS WestJet
73W
6:00 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3587cs
QF Qant
73W
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS615
WS WestJet
73W
1:20 PM
EDT
3:50 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD271
PD Porter Airlines
E295
2:05 PM
EDT
4:35 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS617+2
WS WestJet
73H
4:15 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC353
AC Air Canada
320
5:31 PM
EDT
7:38 PM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD274+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
8:10 AM
MDT
2:17 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7874cs
TS Air Transat
295
8:20 AM
MDT
2:27 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC358
AC Air Canada
320
9:00 AM
MDT
3:02 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS616+3
WS WestJet
73H
9:30 AM
MDT
3:20 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS610
WS WestJet
737
10:50 AM
MDT
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC356
AC Air Canada
321
11:20 AM
MDT
5:22 PM
EDT
4h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS612
WS WestJet
73W
11:25 AM
MDT
5:15 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3401cs
QF Qant
73W
6:40 PM
MDT
12:40 AM+1
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS618
WS WestJet
738
11:45 PM
MDT
5:35 AM+1
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ottawa to Calgary
3 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,788 mi 4h 7m nonstop -2h behind 45 1-stop hubs

YOW–YYC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Porter Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,788 miles in approximately 4h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 45 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 Also: AF, QF 21 73H, 73W 4h30-4h41 100% AF, QF
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 E295 4h30 100% TS
AC Air Canada 4 320 4h07 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – QF, WS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD + WS (28 flights/wk, 88%)
Star Alliance: AC (4 flights/wk, 13%)
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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
59
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
658
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.

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 3 11
Weekly flights 39 120
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 7m
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 7m to 4h 41m.

YOW–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance1,788 mi / 2,878 km
Flight time4h 7m to 4h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights39 out / 59 return
1-stop connections45 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 7m to 4h 41m. The route covers 1,788 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YYC. The return direction has about 59 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RST, YQR, YQT, MSP, YHM, YKF, MDW, YBR, MCI, YXE, BNA, DEN, APA, MEM, BOS, YFB, MIA, HOU, PHX, BCT, LAX, TPA, ANC, FLL, NAS, PVR, PUJ, LIR, CUN, IAD, YYZ, YQM, YUL, YYT, ORD, YEG, YVR, LHR, YWG, YHZ, CDG, EWR, DTW, MCO and YYJ. 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, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YOW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YYC ranges from 4 hours 7 minutes to 4 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,788 miles (2,878 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).