Montreal to Ottawa flights
Direct and connecting flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Montreal to Ottawa take?
Flight time from Montreal (YUL) to Ottawa (YOW) 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 Montreal to Ottawa?
Airline availability for YUL to YOW 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 Montreal to Ottawa?
Direct (nonstop) availability on YUL to YOW 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
- Air Transat5-yr attributed events: 1Last 90 days: none recorded
- PVL5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Air Canada Jazz5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Air Transat | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| PVL | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| Air Canada Jazz | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning YUL → YOW
YUL to YOW is a short-haul route of 151 km (94 mi). See the return YOW → YUL route.
Alternative airports near Montreal: Montreal (YHU) — 26 km, Montreal (YMX) — 33 km, St. Jean (YJN) — 41 km.
Alternative airports near Ottawa: Ottawa (YRO) — 15 km, Gatineau (YND) — 24 km, Smiths Falls (YSH) — 47 km.