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Flights from Ottawa to Waterloo

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Waterloo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 08m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 08m
YOWALOORD

Ottawa to Waterloo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 08mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Ottawa to Waterloo

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) ALO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat17:30 YOW18:36 ORD4h 09m connection22:45 ORD23:38 ALORepublic Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 08m
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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
1,371 km851 miles
Journey time
7h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hWaterloo vs Ottawa
Currency in Waterloo
USD
Airports
YOW → ALO

Flights from Ottawa to Waterloo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Waterloo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Ottawa to Waterloo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,371 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Waterloo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Waterloo?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Waterloo: Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Waterloo?
Waterloo is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

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