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

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PD Porter Airlines Canada
E295
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PD Porter Airlines Canada
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Victoria to Ottawa
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,226 mi 4h 40m nonstop +3h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

YYJ–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Porter Airlines Canada leads the route. The flight covers 2,226 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 Canada 7 E295 4h40 0% – –
Aircraft on this route
E295 Embraer E195-E2 – PD
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYJ to YOW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
YLW ~6h 32m YWG ~6h 47m YZF ~10h 37m YVR ~17h 56m YYZ ~18h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
YOW → YYJ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
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 2
Weekly flights 7 29
Flight time 4h 40m 4h 4m
Departure OTP 0% –
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 40m.
Facts

YYJ–YOW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Victoria to Ottawa route.
Route details
Distance2,226 mi / 3,582 km
Flight time4h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
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 approximately 4h 40m. The route covers 2,226 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Porter Airlines Canada.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YYJ to YOW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YLW, YWG, YZF, YVR, YYZ, YYC, YEG, CUN and PVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YYJ to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYJ to YOW ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,226 miles (3,582 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via YLW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Vancouver (YVR).