Charter Ottawa to Montreal privately from US$8,000, about 42 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Ottawa (YOW) ⇄ Montreal (YUL) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Ottawa and Montreal lie approximately 151 km apart (94 mi / 82 nm) on a direct routing.
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Expect US$8,000 – US$15,500 for a one-way charter between Ottawa and Montreal, depending on the aircraft — a turboprop sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. 6-9 seats and 1,800 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (CAD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | C$11,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 37 min | 33 min – 41 min | C$13,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | C$11,000 – C$15,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 41 min | C$12,000 – C$16,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (CAD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 37 min | C$13,000 – C$18,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | C$14,000 – C$20,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 36 min | C$16,000 – C$22,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Jet charter costs between Ottawa and Montreal are driven by three main factors: the direct distance and winds on the day, fuel costs at both ends, and airside fees at each airport. Final pricing is confirmed against real aircraft availability before you book.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Ottawa, Canada: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport and Ottawa / Gatineau Airport.
Montreal, Canada: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal Mirabel International Airport and Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Ottawa: Ottawa (YOW); Montreal: Montréal (YHU).
Observed traffic makes this a weekend leisure route: departures cluster on Sun, most often around 20:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Fri is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa → Montreal | 33 | 33 min | 25 min | Pilatus PC-12 (17), Beech Super King Air (10), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
| Montreal → Ottawa | 28 | 33 min | — | Pilatus PC-12 (20), Beech Super King Air (6) |
61 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CYOW / YOW | CYUL / YUL |
| Longest hard runway | 10,000 ft | 11,000 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 374 ft | 118 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Ottawa to Montreal can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has 10,000 ft and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport 11,000 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 151 km.
Alternates within range: Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (6,000 ft, 24 km) · Ottawa / Carp Airport (3,937 ft, 28 km) · Smiths Falls-Montague (Russ Beach) Airport (4,000 ft, 47 km) · Arnprior Airport (3,955 ft, 55 km) · Montreal Mirabel International Airport (12,000 ft, 33 km) · Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (7,840 ft, 26 km) · St Jean Airport (4,000 ft, 41 km) · Lachute Airport (3,989 ft, 53 km)
Flexibility at both ends: we pick the most convenient airfield, not the busiest one.
Guide pricing on Ottawa–Montreal is published clearly: US$8,000 – US$15,500. Your confirmed quote is all-in.
From boarding to arrival, the aircraft is exclusively yours. Discretion is built into every private charter.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
The Ottawa to Montreal route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
Roughly 42 min gate to gate across the 151 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Ottawa–Montreal charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Ottawa–Montreal charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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