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$128+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to California

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YOW — LAX
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

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$217
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One-way from

$128
(Booking.com)
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/126:10 pmYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mPorter Airlines
Wed 2/199:10 amLAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/20$217
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:55 amYOW - LAS
2 stops14h 40mWestJet
Thu 5/810:00 amLAS - YOW
2 stops11h 41mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/176:20 amYOW - LAS
1 stop18h 38mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/247:05 pmLAS - YOW
2 stops16h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/176:10 pmYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/267:10 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$235
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:20 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 03mPorter Airlines
Mon 3/31:25 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 12mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$248
This Air Transat deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Transat is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/118:55 amYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 20mAir Transat
Sun 6/2212:10 pmLAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mAir Transat
Deal found 1/20$256
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/76:20 amYOW - SAN
1 stop9h 45mPorter Airlines
Sun 2/92:05 pmSAN - YOW
1 stop7h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/21$261
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:20 pmYOW - LAX
2 stops12h 27mWestJet
Sat 6/146:05 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop9h 40mWestJet
Deal found 1/21$267
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 6/47:00 amYOW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mPorter Airlines
Sun 6/151:25 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop7h 56mPorter Airlines
Deal found 1/20$270
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/211:00 pmYOW - LAX
1 stop10h 20mAir Canada
Thu 3/277:45 amLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/196:10 pmYOW - SFO
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/2510:59 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$275
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/25:05 pmYOW - SNA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/51:20 pmSNA - YOW
1 stop24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$275

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 2/12

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/19

9:10 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$217

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 5/3

5:55 am-5:35 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 5/8

10:00 am-12:41 am

2 stops11h 41m

$224

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 2/17

6:20 am-9:58 pm

1 stop18h 38m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/24

7:05 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops16h 24m

$233

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 2/17

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/26

7:10 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$235

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 2/27

6:20 am-12:23 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

1:25 pm-12:37 am

1 stop8h 12m

$248

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 6/11

8:55 am-11:15 am

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/18

12:10 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$256

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Fri 2/7

6:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Diego

Sun 2/9

2:05 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 35m

$261

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 6/3

12:20 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

6:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

$267

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 6/15

1:25 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 56m

$270

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 3/21

1:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

7:45 am-7:22 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$272

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to California, such as Air Canada, Porter Airlines and WestJet. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,829 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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 $128. WestJet flights start at $153 while deals on Air Canada start at $158 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Ottawa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Ottawa - San Francisco or Ottawa - Los Angeles 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$204Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$245Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$318Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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