Ottawa (YOW) to New York (EWR) flights
An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (EWR) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $68.59. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (EWR): Porter Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 329 miles (529 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Boston and Toronto and more.
How many miles YOW to EWR 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines | 4,500 | $68.59–88.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $99.99–119.99 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $48.59–418.59 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $73.59–93.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59–68.59 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $48.59–68.59 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $48.59–68.59 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $48.59–68.59 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $93.39–113.39 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $48.59–68.59 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from YOW to EWR
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book YOW to EWR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
YOW to EWR with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way
PP - Via Boston (BOS)Porter Airlines, then United Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Washington (DCA)Air Canada, then United Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Quebec (YQB)Air Canada, then United Airlines
- Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada the whole way
YOW to EWR: common questions
How many miles does YOW to EWR cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $68.59. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). 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 EWR?
Porter Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to New York (EWR).
How far is Ottawa from New York by plane?
Ottawa (YOW) and New York (EWR) are 329 miles (529 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 EWR award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 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 New York?
The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Boston (BOS), Toronto (YTZ), Toronto (YYZ) and Washington (DCA). On 5 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.