Winnipeg to Ottawa (YWG–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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PD292+1
PD Porter Airlines
295
11:40 AM
CDT
3:15 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8110
AC Air Canada
CR9
1:25 PM
CDT
4:57 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7089cs
TS Air Transat
E295
4:25 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD289
PD Porter Airlines
295
8:55 AM
EDT
10:43 AM
CDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD291+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
9:15 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TS7088cs
TS Air Transat
295
9:15 AM
EDT
11:13 AM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS687
WS WestJet
B38M
12:25 PM
EDT
2:15 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC8111
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:30 PM
EDT
8:28 PM
CDT
2h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Winnipeg to Ottawa
4 carriers, 20 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 20 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

YWG–YOW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and Canadian North lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YWG–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 CR9 2h32 100% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 6 295 2h35 100% TS
5T Canadian North 0 100%
CRN CRN 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – TS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 54%)
Unaffiliated: 5T + CRN + PD (6 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YWG to YOW direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
20
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
239
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg.
YWG: CDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Winnipeg, it's 7:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m to 2h 35m.

YWG–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 32m to 2h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights20 out / 34 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: YWG
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YWG to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 2h 32m to 2h 35m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Canadian North, Air Canada, CRN and Porter Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 20 nonstop flights per week from YWG to YOW. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YAM, YHM, PIT, MSP, YQT, BOS, YQG, YHU, IAD, SDF, BED, BNA, YLW, YXE, YFB, YYQ, ATL, FLL, MCO, LAS, MIA, PHX, YYJ, PLS, CUN, PVR, MBJ, PUJ, YZF, LIR, ORD, YYZ, YVR, YUL, YYC and YEG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Winnipeg.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YWG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YWG to YOW

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Canadian North, Air Canada, CRN and Porter Airlines. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YWG to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YWG to YOW ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via YAM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.