Montréal to Ottawa (YUL–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YUL–YOW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 70 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, EK, LX, OS, SN | 28 | CR9, DH4, DH8D | 0h46-0h51 | Star Alliance | AV, EK, LX, OS, SN | |
| PB PAL Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HTT HTT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Montréal
| Metric | YUL→YOW | YHU→YOW | YND→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YUL | – | 16 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 28m | 0h 36m | 0h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
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, HTT, PAL Airlines and Porter Airlines. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YUL to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YUL to YOW ranges from 0 hours 28 minutes to 0 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (151 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 160 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
70 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via YND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YHU) and Gatineau (YND).