Calgary to Ottawa (YYC–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
PD274
PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
8:10 AM
MDT
2:17 PM
EDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AC358
AC Air Canada
320
9:00 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WS610
WS WestJet
73W
10:50 AM
MDT
4:53 PM
EDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WS616
WS WestJet
737
6:40 PM
MDT
12:40 AM+1
EDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WS611
WS WestJet
737
6:00 AM
EDT
8:41 AM
MDT
4h 41m
M T W T F S S
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AF3016
AF Air France
73W
5:45 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WS617
WS WestJet
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AC353
AC Air Canada
320
6:33 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
MDT
4h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD277
PD Porter Airlines Canada
295
6:55 PM
EDT
9:39 PM
MDT
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Calgary to Ottawa
4 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 1,788 mi 4h nonstop +2h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

YYC–YOW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet, Air Canada and Porter Airlines Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,788 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYC–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 14 737, 73W 4h-4h03 72%
AC Air Canada 7 320 4h 72% Star Alliance
PD Porter Airlines Canada 7 E295 4h07 72%
CNK CNK 0 72%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC
737 Boeing 737-700 – WS
73W Boeing 737-700 (Winglets) – WS
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: CNK + PD + WS (21 flights/wk, 75%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYC to YOW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYC to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
841
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYC → YOW
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
63%
Return
YOW → YYC
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays → YOW delays →

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Calgary

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YYC→YOW YEG→YOW
Distance from YYC 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 28 9
Flight time 4h 3h 53m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of YYC with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
YYC: MDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Calgary, it's 8:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,788 mi / 2,878 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m to 4h 7m.

YYC–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Calgary to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance1,788 mi / 2,878 km
Flight time4h to 4h 7m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights28 out / 27 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
Destination: YOW
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYC to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take approximately 4h to 4h 7m. The route covers 1,788 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, CNK, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from YYC to YOW. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YKF, YHM, YLW, IAD, YYJ, YZF, NAS, POP, MBJ, EWR, PUJ, YYZ, YWG, CDG, YQM, YVR, LHR, YUL, YEG, ORD, LIR, PHX, YHZ, FLL, CUN, TPA, PVR, MCO and YYT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Calgary.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YYC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YEG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 YYC to YOW

Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, CNK, Porter Airlines Canada and WestJet. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

YYC to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYC to YOW ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes to 4 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,788 miles (2,878 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via YKF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Edmonton (YEG).