Ottawa to Calgary (YOW–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS WestJet Also: AF, QF | 21 | 73H, 73W | 4h30-4h41 | – | AF, QF | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 7 | E295 | 4h30 | – | TS | |
| AC Air Canada | 4 | 320 | 4h07 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Calgary from Ottawa
| 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% | – |
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 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).