Flights to Ottawa (YOW)

Last updated: Nov 13, 2026

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is an airport serving Ottawa, Canada.

Right now there are 65 airports in 14 countries connected to Ottawa, 24 of them domestic, with 45 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Ottawa's longest nonstop connection is Paris (CDG), 3,516 miles, offered by Air France, KLM and 1 other airline.

Airlines serving Ottawa

Porter Airlines34 destinations
Air Transat31 destinations
Air Canada21 destinations
United Airlines19 destinations
WestJet10 destinations
Air France4 destinations
Avianca4 destinations
Canadian North4 destinations
Austrian Airlines3 destinations
Delta Air Lines3 destinations

Emirates3 destinations
KLM3 destinations
Lufthansa3 destinations
Swiss International Air Lines3 destinations
TAP Portugal3 destinations
Air China2 destinations
Air New Zealand2 destinations
Air North2 destinations
All Nippon Airways2 destinations
American Airlines2 destinations

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Popular routes to Ottawa

The places connected to Ottawa on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Ottawa from these popular places requires a connection:

Bangor (BGR)United States
Buffalo (BUF)United States
Louisville (SDF)United States
Madison (MSN)United States
Albuquerque (ABQ)United States
Rankin Inlet (YRT)Canada
Cartagena (CTG)Colombia
Cleveland (CLE)United States
Hilton Head Island (HHH)United States
Rionegro (MDE)Colombia

Burlington (BTV)United States
Panama City Beach (ECP)United States
Greenville (GSP)United States
Providence (PVD)United States
Columbus (CMH)United States
Whitehorse (YXY)Canada

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Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop routes to Ottawa not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Ottawa non-stop?

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Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Ottawa non-stop?

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Ottawa non-stop?

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Which places within 3,000 miles can reach Ottawa non-stop?

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London (LHR)3,322 mi
Paris (CDG)3,516 mi

Long-haul flights to Ottawa

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes to Ottawa of 3,000 miles or more.

Paris (CDG)3,516 mi
London (LHR)3,322 mi

Flights to Ottawa (YOW) by country

Ottawa has nonstop connections with 12 airports in United States: Newark (EWR), Dulles (IAD), Chicago (ORD), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), Washington (DCA), Boston (BOS), Tampa (TPA), Fort Myers (RSW), Miami (MIA), Denver (DEN), and Las Vegas (LAS). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air New Zealand (Star Alliance), Air Transat, All Nippon Airways (Star Alliance), American Airlines (Oneworld), Avianca (Star Alliance), Emirates, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
United States12 destinations
Ottawa has nonstop connections with 3 airports in Mexico: Cancun (CUN), Puerto Vallarta (PVR), and San Jose del Cabo (SJD). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, Porter Airlines, and WestJet.
Mexico3 destinations
Ottawa has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Cuba: Cayo Coco (CCC) and Varadero (VRA). These routes are served by WestJet.
Cuba2 destinations
Ottawa has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Dominican Republic: Punta Cana (PUJ) and Puerto Plata (POP). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, and WestJet.
Dominican Republic2 destinations
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Oranjestad (AUA) in Aruba, served by Air Transat and Porter Airlines.
Aruba1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Nassau (NAS) in Bahamas, served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat, and Porter Airlines.
Bahamas1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Georgetown (GCM) in Cayman Islands, served by Air Transat and Porter Airlines.
Cayman Islands1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Liberia (LIR) in Costa Rica, served by Air Transat and Porter Airlines.
Costa Rica1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Paris (CDG) in France, served by Air France (SkyTeam), KLM (SkyTeam), and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam).
France1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Montego Bay (MBJ) in Jamaica, served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter Airlines, and WestJet.
Jamaica1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with Providenciales Island (PLS) in Turks and Caicos Islands, served by Porter Airlines.
Turks and Caicos Islands1 destination
Ottawa has a nonstop connection with London (LHR) in United Kingdom, served by Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Air Canada (Star Alliance), Austrian Airlines (Star Alliance), Croatia Airlines (Star Alliance), Lufthansa (Star Alliance), Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam), SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), TAP Portugal (Star Alliance), and United Airlines (Star Alliance).
United Kingdom1 destination

Seasonal and upcoming routes to Ottawa

Not flying yet

Las Vegas (LAS)Starts Nov 18, 2026
Tampa (TPA)Starts Nov 18, 2026
Montego Bay (MBJ)Nov 25, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Cayo Coco (CCC)Dec 4, 2026 – Apr 2, 2027
Georgetown (GCM)Dec 13, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027
Puerto Plata (POP)Dec 15, 2026 – Apr 27, 2027
Providenciales Island (PLS)Dec 17, 2026 – Apr 8, 2027
San Jose del Cabo (SJD)Dec 18, 2026 – Apr 9, 2027

Varadero (VRA)Mar 14, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
London (YXU)Apr 12, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027
Denver (DEN)Apr 30, 2027 – May 26, 2027
Kelowna (YLW)Jun 18, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027

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Ending before the rest

Nassau (NAS)Through Apr 3, 2027
Oranjestad (AUA)Through Apr 6, 2027
Miami (MIA)Through Apr 10, 2027
Fort Myers (RSW)Through Apr 18, 2027
Puerto Vallarta (PVR)Through Apr 22, 2027
Liberia (LIR)Through Apr 26, 2027
Punta Cana (PUJ)Through Apr 30, 2027
Cancun (CUN)Through May 16, 2027

Hamilton (YHM)Through Aug 31, 2027
Windsor (YQG)Through Aug 31, 2027
Victoria (YYJ)Through Aug 31, 2027

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The other 26 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Ottawa

Star Alliance22 destinations
SkyTeam6 destinations
Oneworld4 destinations

Award programs that reach Ottawa

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Ottawa from. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Aeroplan22 destinations
All Nippon Airways22 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands22 destinations
LifeMiles22 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More22 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer22 destinations
TAP Miles&Go22 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles22 destinations
United MileagePlus22 destinations
Club Premier6 destinations

Delta SkyMiles6 destinations
Flying Blue6 destinations
SAS EuroBonus6 destinations
Virgin Atlantic6 destinations
Alaska Atmos Rewards4 destinations
American Airlines4 destinations
British Airways4 destinations
Cathay Pacific4 destinations
Finnair Plus4 destinations
Iberia Plus4 destinations

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Intercontinental flights to Ottawa

Non-stop flights to Ottawa from Europe

Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

Air Canada (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

Air France (SkyTeam) links Ottawa nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Austrian Airlines (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

Croatia Airlines (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

KLM (SkyTeam) links Ottawa nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Lufthansa (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

Middle East Airlines (SkyTeam) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

TAP Portugal (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

United Airlines (Star Alliance) links Ottawa nonstop with London (LHR).

Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam) links Ottawa nonstop with Paris (CDG).

Domestic flights to Ottawa

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Alternative airports near Ottawa

Ottawa (YRO)10 mi / 16 km
Gatineau (YND)15 mi / 24 km
Smiths Falls (YSH)29 mi / 47 km
Ogdensburg (OGS)45 mi / 72 km
Massena (MSS)48 mi / 77 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport YOW?

The airport's official name is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code YOW.

What is the airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport?

The IATA airport code for Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is YOW. Enter YOW in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)?

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport serves Ottawa, Canada. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to YOW, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights to Ottawa (YOW)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and YOW as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Ottawa, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Ottawa?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service to YOW.

Can I look for award flights to Ottawa (YOW)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route to YOW, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.