Ottawa to Toronto flights
Direct and connecting flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Ottawa to Toronto take?
Flight time from Ottawa (YOW) to Toronto (YYZ) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Toronto?
Airline availability for YOW to YYZ changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Toronto?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YOW to YYZ varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Air Canada5-yr attributed events: 9Last 90 days: none recorded
- WestJet5-yr attributed events: 3Last 90 days: none recorded
- ROU5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- WestJet Encore5-yr attributed events: 6Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 5 sightings | No recorded events |
| WestJet | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| ROU | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| WestJet Encore | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YOW → YYZ
YOW to YYZ is a short-haul route of 363 km (226 mi). See the return YYZ → YOW route.
Alternative airports near Ottawa: Ottawa (YRO) — 15 km, Gatineau (YND) — 24 km, Smiths Falls (YSH) — 47 km.
Alternative airports near Toronto: Toronto (YZD) — 15 km, Toronto (YTZ) — 20 km, Toronto (YKZ) — 29 km.