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Flights from Ottawa to Madison

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Madison. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Washington, about 3h 54m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 54m
YOWMSNORD

Ottawa to Madison at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Washington

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Madison

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 Chicago (ORD) MSN
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Fri06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 06m connection08:45 ORD09:24 MSNUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m
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YOW Washington (DCA) MSN
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Mon10:45 YOW12:07 DCA3h 08m connection15:15 DCA16:16 MSNAir Canada Jazz + Republic Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 31m
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YOW New York (EWR) MSN
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 46m
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YOW Boston (BOS) MSN
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 59m
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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
1,121 km696 miles
Journey time
3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hMadison vs Ottawa
Currency in Madison
USD
Airports
YOW → MSN

Flights from Ottawa to Madison: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Madison?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Washington 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 Madison?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,121 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Madison?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Washington (DCA), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Madison?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Madison?
Madison is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

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