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 Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,207 miles in approximately 4h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 15 | 789, B38M | 4h04-4h43 | Star Alliance | – | |
| PD Porter Airlines Canada | 14 | 295, E295 | 4h44-4h45 | – | – |
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 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 4m | 4h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 48% | – |
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 Canada. With 29 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 4 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,207 miles (3,552 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Victoria (YYJ).