New York (LGA) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 327
miles
526
kilometers
284
nautical miles

🕐 1h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 N (344°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
327 523
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
327 523
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
327 491
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
327 491
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
327 654
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
327 491
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 New York and Ottawa earns you 654 base miles - that's 3% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to YOW route connects New York, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This short-haul flight covers 327 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 N bearing of 344° from New York.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, 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 La Guardia Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 327 miles (526 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to YOW typically take around 1h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 327 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.