Detroit to Ottawa - 439 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	439	+263	702 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	439	+263	702 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	439	+220	659 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	439	+220	659 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	439	+439	878 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	439	+220	659 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Detroit and Ottawa earns you 878 base miles - that's 4% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to YOW route connects Detroit, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This short-haul flight covers 439 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 58° from Detroit.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About YOW

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) serves Ottawa, Canada.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 439 miles (707 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from DTW to YOW typically take around 1h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 439 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Detroit (DTW) to Ottawa (YOW)