Non-stop flights from Ottawa (YOW)
Ottawa Airport (IATA: YOW, ICAO: CYOW), also known as Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Canada. It is an international airport and serves the area of Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 32 destinations in 5 countries.
At present, there are 16 domestic flights from Ottawa.
The longest flight from Ottawa YOW is a 2,183 mile (3,513 km) non-stop route to Paris CDG. This direct flight takes around 6 hours and 50 minutes and is operated by Air France.
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Airlines flying from Ottawa Popular destinations from Ottawa Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights Intercontinental flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from Ottawa
In total there are 9 airlines flying from and to Ottawa. These carriers are:
![Porter Porter](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/porter_airlines_77.png)
![Air Canada Air Canada](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_canada_89.png)
![WestJet WestJet](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/westjet_84.png)
![Air Transat Air Transat](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_transat_88.png)
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![Flair Airlines Flair Airlines](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/flair_airlines_58.png)
![Air France Air France](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_france_77.png)
![Air North Air North](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/air_north_98.png)
![Canadian North Canadian North](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/img/airlines_sq/canadian_north_98.png)
Popular destinations from Ottawa
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Ottawa, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
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Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Ottawa that require a stopover:
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![Netherlands Netherlands](https://cdn.flightconnections.com/flags/24/NL.png)
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Business class flights from Ottawa
There are 15 airports that have flights from Ottawa in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from YOW are listed below:
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Intercontinental flights from Ottawa
There are intercontinental flights operating from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) between Ottawa and Europe, the United States, Central America and the Caribbean.
* Please note that there are no direct services between Ottawa and Southern America, Africa, the Middle-East, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia, Central Asia or Oceania.
Non-stop flights from Ottawa to Europe
Air France is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Ottawa to Europe. They fly year-round to Paris (CDG).
Non-stop flights from Ottawa to the US
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Tampa (TPA) and year-round flights to Washington (DCA).
Porter: year-round to Boston (BOS), seasonal flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), year-round flights to New York (EWR) and Orlando (MCO).
United Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and Washington (IAD).
WestJet: seasonal flights to Fort Myers (RSW).
Non-stop flights from Ottawa to Central America
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Flair Airlines: seasonal flights to Cancún (CUN).
Non-stop flights from Ottawa to the Caribbean
Air Canada (Star Alliance): seasonal flights to Punta Cana (PUJ).
Air Transat: seasonal flights to Puerto Plata (POP), Punta Cana (PUJ), Cayo Coco (CCC), Santa Clara (SNU) and Varadero (VRA).
International flights from Ottawa
Flights from Ottawa to Cuba
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There are 3 destinations in Cuba that have non-stop flights from Ottawa.
All direct flights from Ottawa to Cayo Coco, Santa Clara and Varadero are operated by Air Transat.
Flights from Ottawa to Dominican Republic
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If you are looking for a direct flight from Ottawa to Dominican Republic, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Puerto Plata are offered by Air Transat. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in April.
You can fly non-stop to Punta Cana with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Air Transat. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
Flights from Ottawa to France
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Paris is the only destination in France with direct flights from Ottawa. Direct flights to Paris are offered by Air France (SkyTeam).
Flights from Ottawa to Mexico
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In Mexico, the only destination that has a direct flight from Ottawa is Cancún. Non-stop flights to Cancún are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat and Flair Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
Flights from Ottawa to United States
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In United States there are several destinations from Ottawa (9 in total).
Direct flights to Boston are offered by Porter.
The only airline with direct flights to Chicago is United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Fort Lauderdale with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter. This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in April.
The only airline with direct flights to Fort Myers is WestJet. This is a seasonal route that starts in November and ends in April.
You can fly non-stop to New York with Porter or United Airlines (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop to Orlando with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter.
To Tampa and Washington, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Ottawa to Washington with United Airlines (Star Alliance).
Domestic flights from Ottawa
Flights from Ottawa to Canada
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There are lots of domestic flights from Ottawa (YOW). 16 airports in Canada have direct flights from the airport.
Non-stop flights to Calgary are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter and WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Charlottetown is Porter.
You can fly non-stop to Edmonton with Porter or WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Fredericton is Porter.
Non-stop flights to Halifax are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Flair Airlines and Porter.
You can fly non-stop from Ottawa to Iqaluit with Canadian North.
Direct flights to Moncton are offered by Porter.
To Montreal and Quebec City, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance).
All direct flights from Ottawa to St. John's and Thunder Bay are operated by Porter.
Non-stop flights to Toronto are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter and WestJet.
You can fly non-stop to Toronto with Air Canada (Star Alliance) or Porter.
To Vancouver and Winnipeg, you can fly with Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter and WestJet.
The only airline with direct flights to Yellowknife is Air North. This is a seasonal route that starts in June and ends in September.
Alternative airports near Ottawa
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Ottawa (YOW). The nearest airports to Ottawa (YOW) are Ogdensburg (OGS) and Massena (MSS).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Ottawa?
There are 3 airports in Ottawa: Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS) and Massena International Airport (Richards Field) (MSS).
What is the best airport to fly from Ottawa?
The most convenient airport to fly from Ottawa is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
How many airlines fly from Ottawa?
There are 9 airlines flying from Ottawa to 32 airports around the world, as of June 2024.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa?
Porter, Air Canada and WestJet operate most flights from Ottawa. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Ottawa?
Star Alliance and SkyTeam are currently the only two alliances that operate flights from Ottawa.
How many nonstop flights are there from Ottawa?
There are roughly 2,152 flights departing from Ottawa every month (or 504 flights each week), to a total of 32 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Ottawa Airport?
The official name of Ottawa Airport is Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport.
What is the airport code of Ottawa Airport?
The airport code of Ottawa Airport is YOW.
What are the most popular flights from Ottawa?
Toronto, Montreal and Halifax are the 3 most popular routes from Ottawa. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Ottawa, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Ottawa?
Ottawa to Toronto | 1h 8m |
Ottawa to Montreal | 48m |
Ottawa to Halifax | 1h 54m |
Ottawa to New York | 1h 30m |
Ottawa to Vancouver | 5h 20m |