How to get from Ottawa to Pittsburgh: connecting flights, about 5h 28m total

Flights from Ottawa to Pittsburgh

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Best fares from Ottawa to Pittsburgh

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Cheapest one-way $421 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $421 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $421 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $421

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto: 5h 28m
two tickets, via New York: $237
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 406 mi (654 km)

fastest

Via Toronto

5h 28m

with the connection

Ottawa to Toronto flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Pittsburgh: Pearson International.

Toronto to Pittsburgh flight 1h 18m

two ticketsfrom $335

Via Washington

United States

6h 6m

with the connection

Ottawa to Washington flight 1h 53m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Pittsburgh: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Pittsburgh flight 1h 13m

two ticketsfrom $450

Via New York

United States

6h 16m

with the connection

Ottawa to New York flight 1h 36m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Pittsburgh: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Pittsburgh flight 1h 40m

two ticketsfrom $237

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 Pittsburgh

Ottawa to Cleveland Cleveland: 115 mi (185 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 5h Ottawa to Washington Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 53m from $350 Ottawa to Toronto Toronto: 224 mi (361 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 10m from $145 Ottawa to New York New York: 315 mi (507 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 36m from $156 Ottawa to Chicago Chicago: 409 mi (659 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 44m from $423 Ottawa to Montreal Montreal: 478 mi (769 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 53m from $174

To Pittsburgh from cities closest to Ottawa

Toronto to Pittsburgh Toronto: 218 mi (351 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 18m from $190 Quebec to Pittsburgh Quebec: 236 mi (380 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 23m Bradford to Pittsburgh Bradford: 290 mi (466 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 5m Portland to Pittsburgh Portland: 292 mi (470 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 58m Boston to Pittsburgh Boston: 313 mi (503 km) from Ottawa, flight 1h 59m from $210 Du Bois to Pittsburgh Du Bois: 334 mi (537 km) from Ottawa, flight 52m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Ottawa to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh?

Via Toronto: 1h 10m to the connection, 1h 18m after it, about 5h 28m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Ottawa to Pittsburgh with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $237. 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 Pittsburgh?

Toronto (5h 28m total), Washington (6h 6m total) and New York (6h 16m total).

How far is Pittsburgh from Ottawa?

406 mi (654 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.