Quebec to Ottawa (YQB–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Quebec to Ottawa
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 229 mi 1h 9m nonstop -1h behind 21 1-stop hubs

YQB–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 229 miles in approximately 1h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore YQB Routes YOW Routes YQB Live Flights YOW Live Flights YQB Delays YOW Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YQB–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 DH4 1h09 78% Star Alliance –
PB PAL Airlines 1 – – 78% – –
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: PB (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YQB to YOW 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 YQB to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
YFC ~4h 20m YVP ~5h 40m YYT ~6h 53m YWG ~7h 22m YFB ~7h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
233
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
YQB → YOW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
86%
Return
YOW → YQB
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQB delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Quebec

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YQB→YOW YUL→YOW
Distance from YQB – 145 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 7 48
Flight time 1h 9m 0h 28m
Departure OTP 78% –
Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQB with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Ottawa is 1 hour behind Quebec.
YQB: ADT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Quebec, it's 5:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
229 mi / 368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 9m.
Facts

YQB–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Quebec to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance229 mi / 368 km
Flight time1h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: YQB
Full nameQuebec Jean Lesage International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQB / CYQB
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
Passengers/yr1.7M
Elevation244 ft / 74 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YQB to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 1h 9m. The route covers 229 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and PAL Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YQB to YOW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YFC, YVP, YYT, YWG, YFB, MBJ, FDF, EWR, MCO, YZF, YYZ, POP, YUL, CDG, CUN, YTZ, ORD, FLL, PUJ, YHZ and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 1 hour behind Quebec.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YQB 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 YQB to YOW

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and PAL Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YQB to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQB to YOW ranges from 1 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 229 miles (368 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YFC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).