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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Lyon from C$ 572

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LYS
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Lyon-Saint Exupéry are usually found in January or March, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Lyon

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Lyon (LYS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 904

One-way from

C$ 572

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,154
Air France
  • Air France
  • 16/10-5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Lyon
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11/9
  • 11/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 20m total
  • Ottawa to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 102 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Lyon
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Lyon. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Thu 16/105:15 p.m.YOW - LYS
1 stop11h 10mAir France
Wed 5/116:55 a.m.LYS - YOW
1 stop14h 15mAir France
Deal found 27/7C$ 904
Wed 15/102:45 p.m.YOW - LYS
2 stops19h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/118:55 a.m.LYS - YOW
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 936
Tue 14/106:40 p.m.YOW - LYS
1 stop9h 55mLufthansa
Thu 6/111:55 p.m.LYS - YOW
1 stop14h 23mLufthansa
Deal found 27/7C$ 942
Thu 16/105:15 p.m.YOW - LYS
2 stops12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1110:25 a.m.LYS - YOW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 948
Sun 7/98:55 p.m.YOW - LYS
1 stop31h 40mAir Canada
Tue 23/92:00 p.m.LYS - YOW
1 stop14h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 29/7C$ 1,140
Tue 29/71:55 p.m.YOW - LYS
2 stops13h 35mAer Lingus
Tue 5/810:10 a.m.LYS - YOW
2 stops14h 55mAer Lingus
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,823

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Ottawa

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Lyon

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

5:15 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop11h 10m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 5/11

6:55 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop14h 15m

C$ 904

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Wed 15/10

2:45 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/11

8:55 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops16h 00m

C$ 936

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Tue 14/10

6:40 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 1/11

12:55 p.m.-10:18 p.m.

1 stop14h 23m

C$ 942

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 16/10

5:15 p.m.-11:15 a.m.

2 stops12h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 4/11

10:25 a.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop10h 45m

C$ 948

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Sun 7/9

8:55 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop31h 40m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 23/9

2:00 p.m.-10:04 p.m.

1 stop14h 04m

C$ 1,140

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

2:10 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

3 stops26h 20m

C$ 572

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 11/9

7:50 a.m.-5:45 p.m.

2 stops27h 55m

C$ 878

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Deals found on 28/7

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Lyon. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to Lyon is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon (average of C$ 500). Flying from Ottawa to Lyon in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 875). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to LYS?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Lyon. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Ottawa to Lyon by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Lyon?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Lyon chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Montreal (YUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Lyon on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Lyon?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Montreal (YUL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,062.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Lyon?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Lyon, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 37m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Lyon?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Lyon, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Paris (CDG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lyon

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lyon. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Lyon. Reviews last updated 29 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to Lyon to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,973 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,822 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,265 reviews
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Lyon round-trip?

    Currently priced at C$ 904, Air France will fly you from Ottawa to Lyon and back. In addition to Air France, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 936 and C$ 942, respectively. These flights start at 10% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Lyon that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Lyon flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Lyon?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Lyon.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Lyon?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Lyon by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon (average of C$ 500). Flying from Ottawa to Lyon in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 875). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Ottawa to Lyon

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Air FranceCheapestC$ 728AverageC$ 921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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