Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW) flights
An economy award from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW): Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. The two airports are 1,048 miles (1,687 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Thunder Bay, Toronto and Hamilton and more.
How many miles YWG 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 | 7,500 | $35–70 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 10,000 | $15–50 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn WestJet | 12,000 | $15–50 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40–75 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $15–300 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $35–450 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $15–90 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn WestJet | 16,100 | $35–200 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $35–450 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 18,000 | $15–400 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 19,500 | $35–450 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 YWG to YOW
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- WestJetNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
Book YWG to YOW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada, WestJet
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks WestJet
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Delta SkyMilesBooks WestJet
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YWG to YOW with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Thunder Bay (YQT)WestJet, then Porter Airlines
- 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 Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
YWG to YOW: common questions
How many miles does YWG to YOW cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (12,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). 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 YWG to YOW?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), Porter Airlines and WestJet fly nonstop from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ottawa (YOW).
How far is Winnipeg from Ottawa by plane?
Winnipeg (YWG) and Ottawa (YOW) are 1,048 miles (1,687 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YWG to YOW award flights?
15 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Delta SkyMiles and 7 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Winnipeg and Ottawa?
The most direct connections are through Thunder Bay (YQT), Toronto (YYZ), Hamilton (YHM), Montreal (YUL) and Chicago (ORD). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Toronto.
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.