Ottawa to Victoria (YOW–YYJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:40 AM
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
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Ottawa to Victoria
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,226 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind 8 1-stop hubs

YOW–YYJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,226 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YOW–YYJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 5h35 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YOW to YYJ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to YYJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
YWG ~8h 2m OAK ~8h 36m PVR ~12h 42m YYC ~18h 27m CUN ~18h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
134
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → YYJ
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
75%
Return
YYJ → YOW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays → YYJ delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Victoria is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · YYJ: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Victoria.
Distance & Flight Time
2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m.
Facts

YOW–YYJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to Victoria route.
Route details
Distance2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: YYJ
Full nameVictoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to YYJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Victoria International Airport take approximately 5h 35m. The route covers 2,226 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YOW to YYJ. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YWG, OAK, PVR, YYC, CUN, YVR, YYZ and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Victoria is 3 hours behind Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from YYJ to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YYJ

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YOW to YYJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to YYJ ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,226 miles (3,582 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via YWG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.