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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
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
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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
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).





