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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 806
Typical prices: C$ 808-C$ 1,245
Air France
Tue 13/11Tue 20/11
YOW - CDG • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 814
Typical prices: C$ 824-C$ 1,353
Air France
Sun 11/11Sun 18/11
YOW - CDG • Direct
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You can fly direct with Air France. Average duration is 7h
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Most punctual • 79% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 14% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 910 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 10h 38m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Charles de Gaulle (YOW-CDG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Charles de Gaulle

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Air France Logo
5:10 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
Air France Logo
1:50 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
15h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 806Air France
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
15h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 806Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Air France Logo
5:10 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
Air France Logo
1:50 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
15h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 808Air France
Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:25 p.m. - 6:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
12h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 808Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
2:00 p.m. - 9:47 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
25h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 829Air Canada
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Air Canada Logo
10:50 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 35m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
2:00 p.m. - 9:47 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
25h 47m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 838Air Canada
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
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2:55 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:40 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
13h 27m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 866Lufthansa
Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 20 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
2:55 p.m. - 7:20 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
10h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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6:40 a.m. - 2:07 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
13h 27m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 877Lufthansa
Tue, 26 Jan - Sun, 31 Jan
KLM Logo
5:30 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
22h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
11:40 a.m. - 10:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
17h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 919KLM
Sat, 2 Jan - Mon, 4 Jan
KLM Logo
5:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
23h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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5:10 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
12h 30m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 3,122KLM
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport typically range from C$ 808 to C$ 1,245. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 806, on Air France.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. It's 8% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at C$ 803 round-trip.
•December (C$ 1,364) and July (C$ 1,280) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 69% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Ottawa to Charles de Gaulle

 
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Mark Stachiew

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Mark Stachiew has been exploring the world and writing about it for more than 30 years. His travel stories have appeared in numerous newspapers, magazines and online publications in Canada, the United States and beyond.

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 473
Beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

When to book flights from Ottawa to Charles de Gaulle

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Charles de Gaulle based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 12:10 am
    • Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

    The flight takes about 7h.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long does a flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport take?

    A direct flight from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport takes 7h, covering 9,099 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport range from C$ 808 to C$ 1,245, with an average of C$ 936 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 808 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the C$ 936 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 910 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 1,017 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Air France is the only airline operating Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 112–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    The Boeing 777-200/200ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air France and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 806 to C$ 4,711. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 987, which is 49% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Europcar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • keddy by Europcar
    • Goldcar Rental SP

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 85% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 1% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 866 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 1,084, a difference of C$ 218.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Only Air France operates flights between Ottawa and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 38m, compared with 11h 57m via Newark (EWR) and 11h 59m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What is the time difference between Ottawa and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa (Central European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which popular places can I visit in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport are Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights:

    • Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air France: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 866, about C$ 218 less than Friday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trip for January. Fares historically average C$ 803 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 561 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 910 round-trip on this route – about C$ 107 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?

 
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Direct departures

Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle

Monday

Air France

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Tuesday

Air France

Air France

Wednesday

Air France

Air France

Thursday

Air France

Air France

Friday

Air France

Air France

Saturday

Air France

Air France

Sunday

Air France

Air France

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Paris Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa

Monday

Air France

Air France

Tuesday

Air France

Air France

Wednesday

Air France

Air France

Thursday

Air France

Air France

Friday

Air France

Air France

Saturday

Air France

Air France

Sunday

Air France

Air France

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