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Flights from Columbus to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Chicago, about 3h 37m door to door (63 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 37m
CMHYOWORD

Columbus to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey3h 37mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Ottawa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Washington (IAD) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Mon06:15 CMH07:18 IAD1h 12m connection08:30 IAD09:52 YOWRepublic Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 37m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun17:45 CMH17:53 ORD1h 07m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWUnited Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 59m
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CMH New York (EWR) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun12:00 CMH13:24 EWR1h 36m connection15:00 EWR16:17 YOWRepublic Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 17m
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CMH Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Sat10:15 CMH11:18 YYZ2h 42m connection14:00 YYZ14:53 YOWAir Canada Jazz + Air Canada Rouge
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 38m
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CMH Boston (BOS) YOW
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines
Sun12:00 CMH13:39 BOS2h 51m connection16:30 BOS17:45 YOWRepublic Airlines + Porter Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 45m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
850 km528 miles
Journey time
3h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneOttawa vs Columbus
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
CMH, LCK → YOW

Flights from Columbus to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Chicago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 850 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and Toronto (YYZ). United Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Ottawa?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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