Montréal to Ottawa (YUL–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.
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.
YUL–YOW is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Air Transat and PAL Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN | 56 | BCS3, CR9, DH4, DH8D | 0h44-0h51 | Star Alliance | AV, EK, LH, LX, OS, SN | |
| TS Air Transat | 2 | A21N | 0h55 | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| PB PAL Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→YOW | YHU→YOW | YMX→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 16 mi | 20 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 113 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 48m | 0h 37m | 0h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YUL: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.
YUL–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YUL to YOW
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines. With 113 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to YOW is about 0 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km). There are approximately 113 weekly flights outbound and 120 return, totaling 233 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop Toronto City and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU), Montréal (YMX) and Burlington (BTV).