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Flights from Zurich to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or London, about 9h 51m door to door (83 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 51m
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Zurich to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey9h 51mVia Paris, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or London

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Ottawa

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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ZRH Paris (CDG) YOW
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France
Wed11:00 ZRH12:07 CDG1h 23m connection13:30 CDG14:51 YOWAir France
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 51m
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ZRH London (LHR) YOW
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Canada
Wed12:30 ZRH13:08 LHR1h 07m connection14:15 LHR16:33 YOWSWISS + Air Canada
13 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 10h 03m
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ZRH Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Mon13:30 ZRH16:08 YYZ1h 07m connection17:15 YYZ18:08 YOWAir Canada + Air Canada Rouge
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 38m
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ZRH Montreal (YUL) YOW
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines
Mon13:45 ZRH15:52 YUL3h 23m connection19:15 YUL19:42 YOWSWISS + PAL Airlines
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 57m
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ZRH Washington (IAD) YOW
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 00m connection17:15 IAD18:37 YOWUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 37m
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Wed14:45 ZRH17:19 ORD1h 41m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWSWISS + United Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 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
6,131 km3,807 miles
Journey time
9h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hOttawa vs Zurich
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
ZRH → YOW

Flights from Zurich to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, London 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 Zurich to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,131 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), London (LHR), Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Ottawa?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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