Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ) flights

An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Alaska Atmos Rewards charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ): Air Canada and Porter Airlines. The two airports are 1,858 miles (2,990 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, New York and Fort Lauderdale and more.
How many miles YOW to MBJ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40β105 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines | 12,500 | $60β130 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65β130 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $60β505 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 18,000 | $40β455 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 20,000 | $40β105 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60β505 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 23,000 | $40β355 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60β505 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $84.80β149.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 90,000 | $60β665 |
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 MBJ
- Air CanadaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book YOW to MBJ with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YOW to MBJ with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways



- Via Miami (MIA)Porter Airlines, then American Airlines


- Via Orlando (MCO)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Southwest Airlines




- Via Hamilton (YHM)Porter Airlines the whole way


- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and Air Transat the whole way

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- Via Tampa (TPA)Porter Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Boston (BOS)Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines



- Via Grand Cayman Island (GCM)Porter Airlines, then Cayman Airways


- Via Puerto Plata (POP)Air Transat, then Edelweiss Air


- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Cancun (CUN)Air Canada, Air Transat and 1 more, then Neos


NO - Via Punta Cana (PUJ)Air Canada and Air Transat, then Condor



YOW to MBJ: common questions
How many miles does YOW to MBJ cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), Avianca LifeMiles (17,500) and Thai Royal Orchid Plus (17,500). 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 MBJ?
Air Canada (Star Alliance) and Porter Airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Montego Bay (MBJ).
How far is Ottawa from Montego Bay by plane?
Ottawa (YOW) and Montego Bay (MBJ) are 1,858 miles (2,990 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 MBJ award flights?
13 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, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 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 Montego Bay?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), New York (EWR), Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA) and Orlando (MCO). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
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.








