United States to Canada Β· 329 miles (529 km)

New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW): Porter Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 329 miles (529 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Boston and Toronto and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from EWR to YOW

  • Porter Airlines logo
    Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book EWR to YOW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

EWR to YOW with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
    PP
  • Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Porter Airlines
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way
    Porter Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Washington (DCA)United Airlines, then Air Canada
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Quebec (YQB)United Airlines, then Air Canada
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
  • Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Canada logo
    Porter Airlines logo

EWR to YOW: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to YOW?

Porter Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW).

How far is New York from Ottawa by plane?

New York (EWR) and Ottawa (YOW) are 329 miles (529 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book EWR to YOW award flights?

14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does EWR to YOW cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for EWR to YOW with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between New York and Ottawa?

The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Boston (BOS), Toronto (YTZ), Toronto (YYZ) and Washington (DCA). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.