Victoria to Ottawa (YYJ–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYJ Airport Page →
2,226 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 41s ago
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PD448+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
11:55 AM
PDT
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 38m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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TS7138cs
TS Air Transat
E295
11:55 AM
PDT
7:33 PM
EDT
4h 38m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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PD447+1
PD Porter Airlines
E295
8:35 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
PDT
5h 18m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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TS7137cs
TS Air Transat
E295
8:35 AM
EDT
10:53 AM
PDT
5h 18m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YYC Calgary 6h 18m EJAF8LA → ACAFPD Calgary (YYC) to Ottawa flights
YVR Vancouver 6h 20m 4N8PAC → ACNHNZ Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
YUL Montréal 6h 26m ACTP → ACAVEK Montréal (YUL) to Ottawa flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 31m ACAVHRT → ACAMAV Toronto (YYZ) to Ottawa flights
YLW Kelowna 9h 10m 8PWS → PDTS Kelowna (YLW) to Ottawa flights
YEG Edmonton 13h 20m F8WS → AFPDTS Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~11h 13m → Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Ottawa flights
CUN Cancún ~11h 25m → PDTS Cancún (CUN) to Ottawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Victoria to Ottawa
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,226 mi 4h 38m nonstop +3h ahead

YYJ–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,226 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore YYJ Routes YOW Routes YYJ Live Flights YOW Live Flights YYJ Delays YOW Delays
All flights from Ottawa (YOW) Ottawa to Victoria flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYJ–YOW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
PD Porter Airlines Also: TS 7 E295 4h38 100% – TS
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD, TS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: PD (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYJ 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
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
YYC ~6h 18m YVR ~6h 20m YUL ~6h 26m YYZ ~6h 31m YLW ~9h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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
YYJ → YOW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
Return
YOW → YYJ
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYJ delays → YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ottawa from Victoria

Nearby airports with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Metric YYJ→YOW YVR→YOW
Distance from YYJ – 39 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8
Weekly flights 14 78
Flight time 4h 38m 4h 38m
Departure OTP 100% –
Vancouver (YVR) to Ottawa flights
Airports within 200 miles of YYJ with service to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Victoria.
YYJ: PDT · YOW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Victoria, it's 9:00 PM in Ottawa.
Distance & Flight Time
2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

YYJ–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Flight time4h 38m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYJ
Full nameVictoria International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYJ / CYYJ
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation63 ft / 19 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 YYJ to YOW flights.
Nonstop flights from Victoria International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport take about 4h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 2,226 miles.
1 airline operates flights from YYJ to YOW: Porter Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Calgary, Vancouver and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Victoria.
Yes, return flights from YOW to YYJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YVR. 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 YYJ to YOW

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Porter Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYJ to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYJ to YOW is about 4 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,226 miles (3,582 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Calgary, Vancouver and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).