Vancouver to Ottawa (YVR–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–YOW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Porter Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,207 miles in approximately 4h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: OZ, VA | 14 | 789, 7M8 | 4h45 | Star Alliance | OZ, VA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 11 | E295 | 4h21-4h44 | – | TS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YOW | YYJ→YOW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 21m | 4h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
YVR–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to YOW
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Porter Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YOW ranges from 4 hours 21 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,207 miles (3,552 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YLS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).