Flights to Ottawa South
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Ottawa South is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 8 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 17 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 81 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 8 km (5 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 81 km (50 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 83 km (52 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, YOW can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 374 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Ottawa South
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa South to New York City | United States | 538 km (334 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ottawa South to Toronto | Canada | 349 km (217 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Ottawa South to Brooklyn | United States | 546 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ottawa South to Chicago | United States | 1,039 km (646 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Ottawa South to Queens | United States | 545 km (339 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Ottawa South to Montréal | Canada | 164 km (102 mi) | about 58 min |
| Ottawa South to Philadelphia | United States | 606 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Ottawa South to Manhattan | United States | 531 km (330 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Ottawa South to The Bronx | United States | 526 km (327 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Ottawa South to Columbus | United States | 849 km (528 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Ottawa South to Charlotte | United States | 1,211 km (753 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Ottawa South to Indianapolis | United States | 1,060 km (658 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Ottawa South to Mississauga | Canada | 374 km (232 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Ottawa South to Washington | United States | 731 km (454 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Ottawa South to Nashville | United States | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Ottawa South to Brampton | Canada | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Ottawa South to Boston | United States | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Ottawa South to Detroit | United States | 681 km (423 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Ottawa South to Louisville | United States | 1,150 km (715 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Ottawa South to Baltimore | United States | 683 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Ottawa South to Hamilton | Canada | 408 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Ottawa South to Milwaukee | United States | 1,007 km (626 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Ottawa South to Beijing | China | 10,454 km (6,496 mi) | about 14 h 9 min |
| Ottawa South to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,843 km (4,873 mi) | about 10 h 48 min |
| Ottawa South to Tianjin | China | 10,528 km (6,542 mi) | about 14 h 15 min |
| Ottawa South to Lahore | Pakistan | 10,940 km (6,798 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Ottawa South to Xi’an | China | 11,146 km (6,926 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Ottawa South to Moscow | Russia | 7,161 km (4,449 mi) | about 9 h 56 min |
| Ottawa South to Seoul | South Korea | 10,515 km (6,534 mi) | about 14 h 14 min |
| Ottawa South to Harbin | China | 9,646 km (5,994 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Ottawa South?
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, YRO, YND, OGS, MSS, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YOW from Ottawa South city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Ottawa South on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.