Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN) flights
An economy award from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Alaska Atmos Rewards charges the same. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN): Air Canada, Air Transat and Porter Airlines. The two airports are 1,794 miles (2,887 km) apart. Air Canada is in Star Alliance. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Tampa and Orlando and more.
How many miles YOW to CUN 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air Canada | 12,500 | $40–157 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Porter Airlines | 12,500 | $60–182 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air Canada | 15,000 | $60–557 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air Canada | 17,500 | $65–182 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Air Canada | 18,000 | $40–507 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air Canada | 20,500 | $60–557 |
| United MileagePlusOn Air Canada | 22,000 | $40–157 |
| Etihad GuestOn Air Canada | 23,000 | $40–407 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air Canada | 25,000 | $60–557 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $84.80–201.80 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air Canada | 30,000 | $60–717 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air Canada | 35,000 | $60–557 |
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 YOW to CUN
- Air CanadaStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- Air TransatNot in an alliance
- Porter AirlinesNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book YOW to CUN with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air Canada
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air Canada
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Porter Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air Canada
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air Canada
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Air Canada
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air Canada
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air Canada
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air Canada
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air Canada
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air Canada
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air Canada
- United MileagePlusBooks Air Canada
YOW to CUN with one stop
20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Tampa (TPA)Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Breeze Airways
- Via Orlando (MCO)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Hamilton (YHM)Porter Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, WestJet and 1 more the whole way
+2 - Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Windsor (YQG)Porter Airlines, then Air Transat
- Via Miami (MIA)Porter Airlines, then American Airlines, LATAM Airlines and 1 more
- Via Montreal (YUL)Air Canada and Air Transat the whole wayPP
- Via Boston (BOS)Porter Airlines, then American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Quebec (YQB)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Montego Bay (MBJ)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then TUIfly NetherlandsOR
- Via Fredericton (YFC)Air Canada and Porter Airlines, then Air Transat
YOW to CUN: common questions
How many miles does YOW to CUN cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on Air Canada, plus taxes and fees from $40. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Avianca LifeMiles (17,500). 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 YOW to CUN?
Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Transat and Porter Airlines fly nonstop from Ottawa (YOW) to Cancun (CUN).
How far is Ottawa from Cancun by plane?
Ottawa (YOW) and Cancun (CUN) are 1,794 miles (2,887 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book YOW to CUN award flights?
13 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, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Ottawa and Cancun?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Tampa (TPA), Orlando (MCO), Hamilton (YHM) and Toronto (YYZ). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
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.