Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) flights
An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG) 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 Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG): Porter Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,770 miles (2,849 km) apart. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Winnipeg, Toronto and Hamilton and more.
How many miles YOW to YEG 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 YOW to YEG
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YOW to YEG 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
YOW to YEG with one stop
13 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 Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
PP - Via Calgary (YYC)Air Canada and WestJet the whole way4N
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kelowna (YLW)Porter Airlines, then Flair Airlines and WestJet
- Via Yellowknife (YZF)Air North the whole way4N
+1 - Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Moncton (YQM)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Victoria (YYJ)Porter Airlines, then WestJet and Flair Airlines
- Via Charlottetown (YYG)Porter Airlines, then WestJet
- Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then WestJet
YOW to YEG: common questions
How many miles does YOW to YEG 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 YOW to YEG?
Porter Airlines and WestJet fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Edmonton (YEG).
How far is Ottawa from Edmonton by plane?
Ottawa (YOW) and Edmonton (YEG) 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 YOW to YEG 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 Ottawa and Edmonton?
The most direct connections are through Winnipeg (YWG), Toronto (YYZ), Hamilton (YHM), Montreal (YUL) and Calgary (YYC). On 8 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.