United States to Canada Β· 329 miles (529 km)

New York (EWR) to Ottawa (YOW) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

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.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines4,500$25.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines6,000$71.61–76.11
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines8,000$5.60–355.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$54
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines30,000$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.

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Airlines flying nonstop from EWR to YOW

  • Porter Airlines logo
    Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it
  • United Airlines logo
    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.

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
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Boston (BOS)United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Porter Airlines
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YTZ)Porter Airlines the whole way
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    Air Canada logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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    Porter Airlines logo
  • Via Washington (DCA)United Airlines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Quebec (YQB)United Airlines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Halifax (YHZ)Air Canada the whole way
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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.