Flights from Ottawa to Detroit
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Toronto
- 5h 37m
- two tickets, via Toronto
- $343
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 423 mi (681 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
5h 37m
with the connection
Ottawa to Toronto
flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Detroit: Pearson International.
Toronto to Detroit
flight 1h 27m
two ticketsfrom $343
Via Montreal
6h 3m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $755
Via Cleveland
United States
9h
with the connection
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Ottawa to cities closest to Detroit
Ottawa to Cleveland
Cleveland: 90 mi (145 km) from Detroit, flight 5h
Ottawa to Toronto
Toronto: 206 mi (332 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 10m
from $145
Ottawa to Chicago
Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 44m
from $423
Ottawa to Washington
Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 53m
from $350
Ottawa to New York
New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 36m
from $156
Ottawa to Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay: 514 mi (828 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 32m
from $237
To Detroit from cities closest to Ottawa
Montreal to Detroit
Montreal: 104 mi (168 km) from Ottawa, flight 2h 10m
from $334
Toronto to Detroit
Toronto: 218 mi (351 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 27m
from $198
Buffalo to Detroit
Buffalo: 235 mi (378 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 20m
Boston to Detroit
Boston: 313 mi (503 km) from Ottawa, flight 2h 19m
from $157
New York to Detroit
New York: 336 mi (540 km) from Ottawa, flight 2h 10m
from $32
Philadelphia to Detroit
Philadelphia: 378 mi (609 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 57m
from $111
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Ottawa to Detroit?
Via Toronto: 1h 10m to the connection, 1h 27m after it, about 5h 37m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Ottawa to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $343. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Ottawa and Detroit?
Toronto (5h 37m total), Montreal (6h 3m total) and Cleveland (9h total).
How far is Detroit from Ottawa?
423 mi (681 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.