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

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AC8110
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:00 AM
CDT
9:38 AM
EDT
2h 38m
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PD292
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
4:25 PM
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8:00 PM
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2h 35m
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PD291
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
9:15 AM
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11:13 AM
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2h 58m
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AC8111
AC Air Canada
CR9
6:30 PM
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8:28 PM
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2h 58m
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AF3016
AF Air France
73W
9:35 PM
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11:37 PM
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3h 2m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Winnipeg to Ottawa
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 24 1-stop hubs

YWG–YOW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines Canada and CRN lead the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 2h38 100% Star Alliance –
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 2h35 100% – –
CRN CRN 0 – – 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AC
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: CRN + PD (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YWG to YOW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YWG to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
YHM ~4h 45m IAD ~5h 51m SDF ~6h 1m YLW ~7h 11m YYQ ~7h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
343
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YWG → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
YOW → YWG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YWG delays → YOW delays →
Know before you go

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 35m to 2h 38m.
Facts

YWG–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Winnipeg to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 18 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: YWG
Full nameWinnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYWG / CYWG
TimezoneAmerica/Winnipeg
Passengers/yr4.2M
Elevation783 ft / 239 m
Destination: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
FAQ

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 35m to 2h 38m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CRN and Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from YWG to YOW. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YHM, IAD, SDF, YLW, YYQ, YFB, YUL, PHX, PLS, YYJ, YZF, MBJ, MCO, YYZ, FLL, ORD, YYC, YQT, YVR, LIR, YEG, CUN, PVR and PUJ. 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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Air Canada, CRN and Porter Airlines Canada. With 14 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 35 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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