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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Lyon from C$ 642

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LYS
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Lyon

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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 26 January 2026.

Thu 29/15:20 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop11h 45m
Air France
Tue 10/26:55 a.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop14h 15m
Air France
Deal found 24/1C$ 845
Mon 18/57:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop10h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 2/61:55 p.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop11h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 846
Fri 20/36:35 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop18h 00m
Air France
Sun 29/36:00 a.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop15h 00m
Air France
Deal found 25/1C$ 849
Mon 18/57:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop10h 25m
Air Canada
Tue 26/51:55 p.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop11h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 25/1C$ 851
Thu 29/15:20 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop14h 45m
Air France
Thu 12/210:25 a.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop10h 45m
Air France
Deal found 26/1C$ 853
Thu 26/36:20 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop18h 15m
Air France
Wed 1/47:00 p.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop26h 00m
Air France
Deal found 23/1C$ 864
Mon 18/57:15 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop10h 25m
Air Canada
Sun 31/51:55 p.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop11h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 868
Mon 18/55:55 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop11h 45m
Air Canada
Sun 24/51:55 p.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop11h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 24/1C$ 872
Mon 4/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
LYS
1 stop11h 05m
Air France
Mon 25/56:00 a.m.
LYS
-
YOW
1 stop15h 00m
Air France
Deal found 25/1C$ 875

Find 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 26 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 846

One-way from

C$ 642

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 759
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 18/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 16m total
  • Ottawa to Lyon
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11/3
  • 11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Lyon
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (C$ 238 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 91 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Lyon that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
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OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Fri 20/3

6:35 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

1 stop18h 00m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 29/3

6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 849

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Mon 4/5

5:25 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop14h 20m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 25/5

6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 875

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Tue 5/5

12:15 p.m.-11:40 a.m.

2 stops17h 25m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

1:55 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

1 stop11h 46m

C$ 888

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Fri 27/3

6:35 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 2/4

10:20 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop10h 40m

C$ 890

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

9:05 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Tue 26/5

1:55 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

1 stop11h 46m

C$ 890

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Fri 20/3

6:35 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sun 29/3

6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

C$ 894

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Fri 27/3

6:35 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop9h 55m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Mon 6/4

7:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop26h 00m

C$ 900

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Fri 27/3

6:35 p.m.-1:25 p.m.

2 stops13h 50m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Wed 1/4

2:35 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop30h 25m

C$ 908

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Thu 14/5

9:05 a.m.-11:40 a.m.

1 stop20h 35m

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 22/5

1:55 p.m.-7:41 p.m.

1 stop11h 46m

C$ 912

OttawaLyon

YOW - LYS

YOWLYS

Ottawa

Wed 11/3

5:40 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

2 stops47h 40m

C$ 642

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Deals found on 25/1

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon (average of C$ 497). Flying from Ottawa to Lyon in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 942). 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.

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 26 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air France and Air Canada 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
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,656 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,525 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jayesh,Jan 2026

EWR - CDG

More choice on Food Coffee portion was small, the cups could be bigger. Dessert could have more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Lyon. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Lyon?

    Airlines like Air France and Air Canada fly from Ottawa to Lyon in about 17h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35m. The distance between Ottawa and Lyon is about 6000 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at C$ 744, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air Canada for as low as C$ 783. These flights start at 29% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Lyon (average of C$ 497). Flying from Ottawa to Lyon in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 942). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Lyon. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 26 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapestC$ 744AverageC$ 1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 783AverageC$ 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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