Rankin Inlet to Ottawa (YRT–YOW) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YFB Iqaluit 6h 25m 5T → 5TW8 Iqaluit (YFB) to Ottawa flights
YWG Winnipeg 7h 2m 5TMO → ACPDTS Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa flights
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Rankin Inlet to Ottawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 1,371 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1h ahead

YRT–YOW had nonstop service from Flair Airlines and Skagway Air Service, 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 1,371 miles in 3h 8m.

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All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Rankin Inlet flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YRT–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F8 Flair Airlines 1 – – – – –
N5 Skagway Air Service 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F8 + N5 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YRT to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
YFB ~6h 25m YWG ~7h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
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
YRT → YOW
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
45%
Return
YOW → YRT
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Rankin Inlet.
YRT: CDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rankin Inlet, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

YRT–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rankin Inlet to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,371 mi / 2,206 km
Flight time3h 8m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YRT
Full nameRankin Inlet Airport
IATA / ICAOYRT / CYRT
TimezoneAmerica/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation94 ft / 29 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 YRT to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Rankin Inlet Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 3h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 1,371 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YRT to YOW: Flair Airlines and Skagway Air Service. 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 3h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Iqaluit and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson.
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 1 hour ahead of Rankin Inlet.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YRT 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 YRT to YOW

Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) had nonstop service from Flair Airlines and Skagway Air Service, 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.

YRT to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YRT to YOW is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,371 miles (2,206 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Iqaluit and Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.