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Flights from Ottawa to Reno
There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Reno. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Phoenix, about 9h 02m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 55m
Ottawa to Reno at a glance
Fastest journey8h 55mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Reno
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
YOW Chicago (ORD) RNO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri06:30 YOW07:39 ORD2h 51m connection10:30 ORD12:32 RNOUnited Airlines
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YOW Phoenix (PHX) RNO
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest 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
- 3,630 km2,254 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hReno vs Ottawa
- Currency in Reno
- USD
- Airports
- YOW → RNO
Flights from Ottawa to Reno: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Reno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Phoenix 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 Reno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,630 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Reno?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Phoenix (PHX) and New York (EWR). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Reno?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Reno?
Reno is 3 hours behind Ottawa.





