Minneapolis (MSP) to Ottawa (YOW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 855
miles
1,376
kilometers
743
nautical miles

🕐 2h 8m
Flight Time
🧭 E (82°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
855 1,368
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
855 1,368
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
855 1,283
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
855 1,283
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
855 1,710
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
855 1,283
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 Minneapolis and Ottawa earns you 1,710 base miles - that's 7% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to YOW route connects Minneapolis, United States with Ottawa, Canada. This medium-haul flight covers 855 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This international flight crosses from United States to Canada. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 82° from Minneapolis. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is 855 miles (1,376 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to YOW typically take around 2h 8m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 855 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.