Vancouver to Ottawa (YVR–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.
YVR–YOW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 2,207 miles in approximately 4h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: NH, NZ, OZ, VA | 18 | 321 | 4h39 | Star Alliance | NH, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 11 | 295 | 4h45 | – | TS | |
| AF Air France | 2 | 7M8 | 4h43 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→YOW | YYJ→YOW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 39 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 39m | 4h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – |
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, Porter Airlines and Air France. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to YOW is about 4 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,207 miles (3,552 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 96 return, totaling 173 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).