Ottawa to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (YOW–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YOW–CDG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air France leads the route. The flight covers 3,516 miles in approximately 6h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France | 6 | 772 | 6h13 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→CDG | YMX→CDG | YUL→CDG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 83 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | – | 55 |
| Flight time | 6h 13m | – | 6h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · CDG: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 11:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
Canadian citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS travel authorization will be required once the EU system launches in late 2026. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. French overseas territories have separate entry rules and are not part of the Schengen area.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
YOW–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to CDG
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from Air France. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YOW to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to CDG ranges from 6 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,516 miles (5,658 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX) and Montréal (YUL).