United States to Canada Β· 452 miles (728 km)

Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW) flights

Air Canada Aeroplan logo
6,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. Etihad Guest charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW): Air Canada. The two airports are 452 miles (728 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through New York, Montreal and Toronto and more.

How many miles DCA 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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada6,000$43.61–72.61
Etihad GuestOn Air Canada6,000$29–308
Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada8,000$5.60–375.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada15,000$25.60–425.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada15,000$25.60–425.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada17,500$25.60–425.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada19,500$25.60–425.60
TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada30,000$50.40–70.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada30,000$25.60–585.60

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 Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to YOW

  • Air Canada logo
    Air CanadaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book DCA to YOW with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to YOW with one stop

5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
    Air Canada logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Transat logo
    PP
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    Air Canada logo
    WestJet logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more, then Porter Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo

DCA to YOW: common questions

How many miles does DCA to YOW cost?

In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $43.61. Next cheapest: Etihad Guest (6,000), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). 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 DCA to YOW?

Air Canada (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Ottawa (YOW).

How far is Washington from Ottawa by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Ottawa (YOW) are 452 miles (728 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to YOW award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Washington and Ottawa?

The most direct connections are through New York (EWR), Montreal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), Boston (BOS) and Chicago (ORD). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through New York.

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.