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Flights from Ottawa to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 8h 13m door to door (19 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 21m
YOWSMFORD

Ottawa to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey7h 21mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Sacramento

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) SAC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 51m connection09:30 ORD11:43 SACUnited Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 13m
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YOW New York (EWR) SAC
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun15:00 YOW16:15 EWR3h 45m connection20:00 EWR22:44 SACRepublic Airlines + United Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 44m
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YOW Toronto (YYZ) SAC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada
One airline, one ticket ~7h 21m
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YOW Washington (IAD) SAC
Leg 1: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 08m
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YOW Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 00m
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YOW Orlando (MCO) SAC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 46m
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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
3,806 km2,364 miles
Journey time
7h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSacramento vs Ottawa
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
YOW → SMF

Flights from Ottawa to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Toronto. 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 Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,806 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR), Toronto (YYZ) and Washington (IAD). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Sacramento?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Ottawa.

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