Canada to France Β· 3,517 miles (5,660 km)

Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (CDG) flights

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12,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (CDG) starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $175. One airline flies nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (CDG): Air France. The two airports are 3,517 miles (5,660 km) apart. Air France is in SkyTeam. There are also 16 ways to fly it with one stop, through Quebec, Montreal and London and more.

How many miles YOW to CDG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air France12,000–22,000$175–375
JAL Mileage BankOn Air France23,000$40–65
Air France-KLM Flying BlueOn Air France25,000–50,000$215–540
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Air France28,200$80–315
SAS EuroBonusOn Air France42,000$90.40–171.40
Etihad GuestOn Air France45,000$40–265

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from YOW to CDG

Book YOW to CDG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

YOW to CDG with one stop

16 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Quebec (YQB)Air Canada, then Air Transat and Air France
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  • Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and Air Transat the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
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  • Via London (LGW)Air Transat, then easyJet and Air France
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  • Via London (LHR)Air Canada, then Air France and British Airways
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  • Via St. John's (YYT)Porter Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then WestJet
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  • Via Boston (BOS)Porter Airlines, then Air France, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Air France logo
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    Porter Airlines logo
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Orlando (MCO)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then Air France
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  • Via Miami (MIA)Porter Airlines, then Air France
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  • Via Punta Cana (PUJ)Air Canada and Air Transat, then Air France
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  • Via Calgary (YYC)WestJet the whole way
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See all 16 in Routes

YOW to CDG: common questions

How many miles does YOW to CDG cost?

In economy it starts at 12,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air France, plus taxes and fees from $175. Next cheapest: JAL Mileage Bank (23,000), Air France-KLM Flying Blue (25,000–50,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (28,200). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from YOW to CDG?

Air France (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Paris (CDG).

How far is Ottawa from Paris by plane?

Ottawa (YOW) and Paris (CDG) are 3,517 miles (5,660 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book YOW to CDG award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Ottawa and Paris?

The most direct connections are through Quebec (YQB), Montreal (YUL), London (LGW), London (LHR) and St. John's (YYT). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.