New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW) flights

An economy award from New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW): Porter Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 329 miles (529 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Montreal, Boston and Toronto and more.
How many miles EWR to YOW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $71.61β76.11 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60β355.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $54 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from EWR to YOW
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

- United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book EWR to YOW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
EWR to YOW with one stop
8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada the whole way




PP - Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Porter Airlines



- Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way



- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way





- Via Washington (DCA)United Airlines, then Air Canada


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Quebec (YQB)United Airlines, then Air Canada


- Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada the whole way




EWR to YOW: common questions
How many miles does EWR to YOW cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Porter Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: Air Canada Aeroplan (6,000), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from EWR to YOW?
Porter Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW).
How far is New York from Ottawa by plane?
New York (EWR) and Ottawa (YOW) are 329 miles (529 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book EWR to YOW award flights?
14 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue and 6 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Ottawa?
The most direct connections are through Montreal (YUL), Boston (BOS), Toronto (YTZ), Toronto (YYZ) and Washington (DCA). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air Canada through Montreal.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







