Ottawa to Calgary (YOW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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–YYC is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Porter Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,788 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: AF, FJ, KL, QF | 33 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 4h30-4h34 | – | AF, FJ, KL, QF | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 14 | 295 | 4h30 | – | TS | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 321 | 4h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CNK CNK | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Calgary from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→YYC | YND→YYC | YMX→YYC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 15 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 85 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 5m | 4h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 89% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · YYC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
YOW–YYC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to YYC
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet, Porter Airlines and Air Canada. With 85 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YOW to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to YYC is about 4 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,788 miles (2,878 km). There are approximately 85 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Edmonton and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gatineau (YND), Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).