Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW) flights
An economy award from Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW): Porter Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,770 miles (2,849 km) apart. There are also 12 ways to fly it with one stop, through Winnipeg, Toronto and Hamilton and more.
How many miles YEG to YOW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines | 12,500 | $35–70 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 15,000 | $15–50 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 23,000 | $35–200 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YEG to YOW
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YEG to YOW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- Emirates SkywardsBooks WestJet
YEG to YOW with one stop
12 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Winnipeg (YWG)WestJet the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Hamilton (YHM)Porter Airlines the whole way
- Via Calgary (YYC)Air Canada and WestJet the whole way4N
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
PP - Via Kelowna (YLW)Flair Airlines and WestJet, then Porter Airlines
- Via Yellowknife (YZF)Air North the whole way
+14N - Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Moncton (YQM)WestJet, then Air Canada and Porter Airlines
- Via Victoria (YYJ)WestJet and Flair Airlines, then Porter Airlines
- Via Charlottetown (YYG)WestJet, then Porter Airlines
- Via Halifax (YHZ)WestJet, then Air Canada and Porter Airlines
YEG to YOW: common questions
How many miles does YEG to YOW cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (15,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (23,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from YEG to YOW?
Porter Airlines and WestJet fly nonstop from Edmonton (YEG) to Ottawa (YOW).
How far is Edmonton from Ottawa by plane?
Edmonton (YEG) and Ottawa (YOW) are 1,770 miles (2,849 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YEG to YOW award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles and Emirates Skywards. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Edmonton and Ottawa?
The most direct connections are through Winnipeg (YWG), Toronto (YYZ), Hamilton (YHM), Calgary (YYC) and Montreal (YUL). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example WestJet through Winnipeg.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.