Toronto to Ottawa (YYZ–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYZ–YOW is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 226 miles in approximately 0h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 76 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: AV, AZ, CX, EI, EK, LH, LO, LX, MS, OS, SN, UA | 46 | 320, 321, B38M, BCS3 | 0h56-6h24 | Star Alliance | AV, AZ, CX, EI, EK, LH, LO, LX, MS, OS, SN, UA | |
| PD Porter Airlines Also: TS | 20 | 295, E295 | 1h05-1h11 | – | TS | |
| WS WestJet Also: AM, CX, EK, SK, TS | 7 | 738 | 1h05 | – | AM, CX, EK, SK, TS | |
| PAG PAG | 1 | SW4 | 1h04 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Ottawa from Toronto
| Metric | YYZ→YOW | YTZ→YOW | YHM→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YYZ | – | 12 mi | 38 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 246 | 66 | 4 |
| Flight time | 0h 39m | 0h 56m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
YYZ–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to YOW
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, PAG, Porter Airlines and WestJet. With 246 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YYZ to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to YOW ranges from 0 hours 39 minutes to 6 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 226 miles (363 km). There are approximately 246 weekly flights outbound and 311 return, totaling 557 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
76 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via YHU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toronto (YTZ), Hamilton (YHM) and Breslau (YKF).