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Flights from Ottawa to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Washington or Toronto, about 3h 59m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 59m
YOWDTWEWR

Ottawa to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey3h 59mVia Washington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Washington or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Detroit

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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YOW Washington (IAD) DTT
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun15:00 YOW16:22 IAD1h 08m connection17:30 IAD18:59 DTTGoJet Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 59m
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YOW Toronto (YYZ) DTT
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada Jazz
Mon14:30 YOW15:25 YYZ2h 05m connection17:30 YYZ18:34 DTTAir Canada Rouge + Air Canada Jazz
20 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 04m
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YOW New York (EWR) DTT
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon15:15 YOW16:30 EWR2h 00m connection18:30 EWR20:09 DTTRepublic Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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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
3h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDetroit vs Ottawa
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
YOW → DTW

Flights from Ottawa to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Washington, Toronto 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 Ottawa to Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 681 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Washington (IAD), Toronto (YYZ) and New York (EWR). Republic Airlines flies both legs via Washington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Detroit?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

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