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 6 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: FJ, KL, QF | 33 | 737, 73W, B38M | 4h30 | – | FJ, KL, QF | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 12 | E295 | 4h30 | – | TS | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | BCS3 | 4h25 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 5T Canadian North | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| 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 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 93 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 5m | 4h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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, Air Canada, Canadian North and Air France. With 93 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 93 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson, Edmonton and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gatineau (YND), Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).