Regina to Ottawa (YQR–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YQR Airport Page →
1,380 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
YYZ Toronto 5h ACAFAM → ACAVAZ Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
YWG Winnipeg 6h 7m W8WS → ACPDTS Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa flights
YYC Calgary 6h 27m DEFJMAL → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 7h 48m ACBRMF → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
YEG Edmonton 14h 10m WS → AFPDTS Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa flights
YLW Kelowna 25h 55m WS → PDTS Kelowna (YLW) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Regina to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,380 mi 2h 49m nonstop +2h ahead

YQR–YOW had nonstop service from Canadian North, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,380 miles in 2h 49m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YQR Routes YOW Routes YQR Live Flights YOW Live Flights YQR Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Regina flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YQR–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
5T Canadian North 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5T (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YQR to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
YYZ ~5h 0m YWG ~6h 7m YYC ~6h 27m YVR ~7h 48m YEG ~14h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
143
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
YQR → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
Return
YOW → YQR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YQR delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Regina

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YQR→YOW YXE→YOW
Distance from YQR – 149 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 2h 49m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 100% –
Saskatoon (YXE) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of YQR with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Regina.
YQR: CST · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Regina, it's 8:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,380 mi / 2,220 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

YQR–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Regina to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,380 mi / 2,220 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YQR
Full nameRegina International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQR / CYQR
TimezoneAmerica/Regina
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation1,894 ft / 577 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 YQR to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Regina International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,380 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YQR to YOW: Canadian North. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 49m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Calgary.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YOW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Regina.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YQR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YXE. 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 YQR to YOW

Regina International Airport (YQR) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from Canadian North, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YQR to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YQR to YOW is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,380 miles (2,220 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson and Calgary. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Saskatoon (YXE).