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Flights from Detroit to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Detroit to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via New York or Washington, about 4h 54m door to door (38 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 54m
DTWYOWEWR

Detroit to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey4h 54mVia New York, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New York or Washington

Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT New York (EWR) YOW
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun11:15 DTT12:45 EWR2h 00m connection14:45 EWR16:09 YOWRepublic Airlines + Porter Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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DTT Washington (IAD) YOW
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun16:00 DTT17:17 IAD5h 28m connection22:45 IAD00:07 YOWDelta Air Lines + Republic Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 07m
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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
681 km423 miles
Journey time
4h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneOttawa vs Detroit
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
DTW → YOW

Flights from Detroit to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Detroit to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New York and Washington. 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 Detroit to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 681 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are New York (EWR) and Washington (IAD). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via New York, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Ottawa?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).

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