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Lyon.554 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Thu, 27 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 554 €, select.
Lyon.593 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 593 €, select.
Lyon.617 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Dec, returning Sat, 27 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Ottawa International on Sat, 6 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Lyon on Sat, 27 Dec, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 617 €, select.
Lyon.655 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Jan, returning Sun, 1 Feb.Return flight with WestJet and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 655 €, select.
Lyon.726 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 12 Jan.Return flight with Porter Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 726 €, select.
Lyon.765 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Tue, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Ottawa International on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 765 €, select.
Lyon.773 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Porter Airlines and easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Ottawa International on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Lyon on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.
Lyon.1.207 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jan, returning Sun, 11 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Ottawa International on Thu, 1 Jan, arriving in Lyon.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Lyon on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Ottawa International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.207 €, select.

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Ottawa International to Lyon: Alternative routes

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Ottawa to Lyon: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found554 €
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Ottawa International to Lyon: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Ottawa International to Lyon is 554 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Ottawa International to Lyon. But we found flights with one or more stops from 554 €.
As of October 2025, there are no flights flying from Ottawa International to Lyon.
The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa International to Lyon is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ottawa International Airport to Lyon Airport on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ottawa International Airport and Lyon Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Lyon but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Lyon is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air France offers the cheapest flight tickets to Lyon.

Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Ottawa.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your YOW to LYS flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • Currently, 305 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 554 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from YOW to LYS, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YOW to LYS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport.

Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)

  • YOW's address is 50 Airport Road.

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, data shows 58.21% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Ottawa to Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to YOW:

Arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

Getting from Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS) to central Lyon

  • From Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport, Lyon is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)

  • September is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Lyon in January.

  • Book your flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Lyon during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to LYS sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of France

  • Lyon is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 386 kilometres north-west of Lyon, a trip to Paris will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

  • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in France, head for Marseille, roughly 274 kilometres south of Lyon. Old Port of Marseille, Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major are among the biggest draws.

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