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$136+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to California

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YOW — LAX
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to California (USCA). 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 November 21, 2024.

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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:10 pmYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mPorter Airlines
Sun 12/229:35 amLAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/19$239
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/45:50 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop18h 01mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/911:25 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1111:25 amYOW - LAS
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1111:59 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop14h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:10 pmYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mAir Transat
Sun 12/229:35 amLAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 25mAir Transat
Deal found 11/20$275
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/306:20 amYOW - LAS
1 stop7h 39mAir Canada
Mon 12/911:25 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop7h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$283
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/66:25 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 43mPorter Airlines
Tue 12/177:35 amLAX - YOW
1 stop7h 47mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/20$288
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/168:10 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop26h 15mWestJet
Sun 12/2211:25 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop21h 45mWestJet
Deal found 11/20$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1111:25 amYOW - LAX
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/127:45 amLAX - YOW
1 stop10h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$299
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/96:25 amYOW - SFO
1 stop8h 59mPorter Airlines
Fri 12/131:30 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop8h 12mPorter Airlines
Deal found 11/20$313
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/26:10 pmYOW - LAX
1 stop16h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/610:30 amLAX - YOW
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/92:10 pmYOW - SFO
1 stop10h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/138:22 pmSFO - YOW
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$330
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Wed 12/116:10 pmYOW - SFO
1 stop16h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1311:48 amSFO - YOW
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$347

Find flights from Ottawa to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to California 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 12/16

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 12/22

9:35 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$239

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 1/6

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

12:40 pm-5:33 am

2 stops13h 53m

$244

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 1/13

6:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/16

1:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 25m

$248

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 1/10

6:20 am-6:34 pm

2 stops15h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-9:24 pm

2 stops12h 24m

$258

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 12/16

6:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 12/22

9:35 am-5:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$275

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 1/13

6:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops13h 22m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/16

12:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

$283

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 12/6

6:25 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/17

7:35 am-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$288

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 1/30

6:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

1:30 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 10m

$292

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 12/11

11:25 am-7:54 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

7:45 am-9:37 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$299

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 1/9

5:30 am-10:52 am

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

8:25 am-7:22 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$301

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to California

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ottawa to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $240). Flying from Ottawa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to California, such as WestJet, Porter Airlines and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
286 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air Transat
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,810 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to California?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Ottawa to California. It is only a 6.6 mi journey to Ottawa (YOW) from Ottawa’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Porter Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $136. United Airlines flights start at $159 while deals on WestJet start at $161 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to California?

    Most travelers choose Ottawa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Ottawa - Los Angeles or Ottawa - San Francisco when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to California 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 California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $240). Flying from Ottawa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to California. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$204Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$271Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
WestJetCheapest$318Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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