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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 785
Typical prices: C$ 936-C$ 1,341
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/10Thu 11/10
CDG - YOW • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 947
Typical prices: C$ 995-C$ 1,400
Air France
Sat 13/10Sat 20/10
CDG - YOW • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air France. Average duration is 7h 51m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,027 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 11h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa (CDG-YOW)

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

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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7:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
11h 30m1 stop London Gatwick
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7:40 p.m. - 9:55 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
20h 15m1 stop London Gatwick
C$ 785Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec
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7:10 a.m. - 12:44 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
23h 34m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 7:35 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
27h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 832Multiple Airlines
Mon, 22 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar
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3:00 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
15h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
21h 55m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 832Multiple Airlines
Sat, 13 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
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10:25 a.m. - 12:44 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
20h 19m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
41h 15m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 832Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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2:45 p.m. - 12:44 a.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
15h 59m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
25h 10m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 834Multiple Airlines
Fri, 27 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
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6:30 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
53h 28m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
17h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 864British Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec
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2:30 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
33h 28m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
23h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 864British Airways
Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec
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8:35 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
51h 23m2 stops London Heathrow Toronto Pearson Intl
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10:20 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
25h 05m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl London Heathrow
C$ 864British Airways
Sat, 13 Mar - Fri, 26 Mar
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1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
7h 50mdirect
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6:10 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
C$ 949Air France
Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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1:10 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.CDG  Paris Charles de Gaulle-YOW Ottawa
7h 50mdirect
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5:10 p.m. - 6:10 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-CDG Paris Charles de Gaulle
7h 00mdirect
C$ 950Air France
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa flights

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

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa and is 8% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • November is the cheapest month to fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa at C$ 857 round-trip.
  • July (C$ 1,286) and August (C$ 1,282) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 50% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa are cheapest 4 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 26% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Mark Stachiew

Mark Stachiew

Expert on YOW

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

Expert on CDG

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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 458
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa

When to book flights from Charles de Gaulle to Ottawa

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Your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

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

    Among airlines operating Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa 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 are available on the route from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa.

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

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,027 round-trip via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), compared to C$ 1,205 for direct.

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

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 109–C$ 139 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa?

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

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

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

    • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 63% of one-stop connections
    • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Newark (EWR) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 3% of one-stop connections

    Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,029 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 1,207, a difference of C$ 178. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

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

  • Which popular places can I visit in Ottawa?

    Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill, and University of Ottawa. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

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

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

    • Earliest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 9:01 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:20 pm and lands at 9:11 pm.

    The flight takes about 7h 51m.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 29% above the route average of C$ 1,111. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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

    A direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa takes 7h 51m, covering 9,099 km.

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

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa 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$ 785 to C$ 7,702. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 801, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 03m, compared with 12h 01m via Newark (EWR) and 13h 21m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

    Ottawa is 6 hours behind Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Eastern Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

    Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 18 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

    Round-trip flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa range from C$ 936 to C$ 1,341, with an average of C$ 1,111 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 936 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa 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 Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average C$ 1,029 – about C$ 178 less than Monday (15% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 4 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 26% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 857 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 429 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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$ 1,027 round-trip on this route – about C$ 178 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Ottawa Airport.
    - Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
    - Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport

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

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Ottawa Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

Ottawa to Paris Charles de Gaulle

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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