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Flights from Ottawa to Fort McMurray

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Fort McMurray. The fastest way is one stop via Calgary or Toronto, about 7h 53m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 15m
YOWYMMYYC

Ottawa to Fort McMurray at a glance

Fastest journey6h 15mVia Calgary, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Calgary or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Fort McMurray

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 Calgary (YYC) YMM
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: WestJet, WestJet Encore, Air Canada Jazz
Sun14:15 YOW16:33 YYC2h 12m connection18:45 YYC20:08 YMMPorter Airlines + WestJet Encore
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 53m
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YOW Toronto (YYZ) YMM
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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YOW Edmonton (YEG) YMM
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: WestJet Encore
Self-transfer likely ~7h 34m
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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
2,750 km1,708 miles
Journey time
6h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hFort McMurray vs Ottawa
Currency in Fort McMurray
CAD
Airports
YOW → YMM

Flights from Ottawa to Fort McMurray: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Fort McMurray?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Calgary, Toronto and Edmonton. 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 Fort McMurray?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,750 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Fort McMurray?
The best connecting points are Calgary (YYC), Toronto (YYZ) and Edmonton (YEG). Air Canada flies both legs via Calgary, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Fort McMurray?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Fort McMurray: Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Fort McMurray?
Fort McMurray is 2 hours behind Ottawa.

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