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Flights from Reykjavik to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Montreal or Toronto, about 7h 58m door to door (35 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 58m
REKYOWYYZ

Reykjavik to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey7h 58mVia Montreal, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Montreal or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik to Ottawa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
REK Montreal (YUL) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines
Sun09:45 REK10:43 YUL2h 32m connection13:15 YUL13:43 YOWAir Canada
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 58m
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REK Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Icelandair, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Tue10:45 REK12:17 YYZ1h 58m connection14:15 YYZ15:08 YOWAir Canada Rouge
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 23m
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REK New York (EWR) YOW
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun17:15 REK18:59 EWR2h 01m connection21:00 EWR22:17 YOWIcelandair + Republic Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 02m
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REK Washington (IAD) YOW
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Fri17:15 REK19:18 IAD2h 57m connection22:15 IAD23:37 YOWIcelandair + Republic Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 22m
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REK Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Wed12:00 REK13:27 ORD5h 33m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWUnited Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 44m
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REK Winnipeg (YWG) YOW
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, WestJet, Porter Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 13m
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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
3,861 km2,398 miles
Journey time
7h 58mon current schedules
Time difference
-5hOttawa vs Reykjavik
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
KEF, RKV → YOW

Flights from Reykjavik to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Montreal, Toronto 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 Reykjavik to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,861 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), New York (EWR) and Washington (IAD). Air Canada flies both legs via Montreal, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Ottawa?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 5 hours behind Reykjavik.

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