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$103+ Cheap flights from California to Ottawa (YOW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YOW
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$223
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Trip.com)
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Cheapest flights from California to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/257:00 amSAN - YOW
1 stop11h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/251:20 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop8h 26mWestJet
Tue 1/219:35 pmYOW - LAS
2 stops17h 54mWestJet
Deal found 12/16$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:37 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop19h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/89:35 pmYOW - LAX
2 stops24h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/247:10 pmSFO - YOW
2 stops20h 44mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/89:45 amYOW - SFO
1 stop14h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/315:05 pmSNA - YOW
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:10 pmYOW - SNA
1 stop30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$384
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/2412:59 amLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/218:10 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop17h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/187:26 pmSJC - YOW
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:10 pmYOW - SJC
1 stop19h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$524
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2210:36 amSMF - YOW
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/316:10 pmYOW - SMF
1 stop20h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$604
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3012:20 amLAX - YOW
1 stop13h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/86:00 amYOW - LAX
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$637
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/281:40 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/44:00 pmYOW - SFO
2 stops20h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$641
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1910:24 amOAK - YOW
3 stops34h 46mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/136:30 amYOW - OAK
3 stops20h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$712
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/2412:59 amLAS - YOW
2 stops10h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/212:10 pmYOW - LAS
2 stops11h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$846

Find flights from California to Ottawa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Ottawa 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 December 18, 2024.

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Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/15

1:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 25m

Ottawa

Wed 1/22

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$223

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 1/13

1:20 pm-5:33 am

2 stops13h 13m

Ottawa

Thu 1/16

6:15 am-12:29 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$227

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/12

9:10 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Ottawa

Sun 1/26

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$233

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

2:10 pm-5:33 am

2 stops12h 23m

Ottawa

Thu 1/30

6:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$268

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Wed 1/15

6:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 1/22

6:10 pm-8:58 am

1 stop17h 48m

$269

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

1:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

Ottawa

Thu 1/30

6:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$281

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 1/7

1:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

Ottawa

Wed 1/15

6:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$297

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/10

7:00 am-8:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

Ottawa

Mon 1/13

6:30 am-4:52 pm

2 stops13h 22m

$299

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

1:50 pm-5:33 am

2 stops12h 43m

Ottawa

Wed 1/15

6:20 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$300

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

12:51 am-2:35 pm

2 stops10h 44m

Ottawa

Wed 1/15

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$308

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ottawa

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Travel insights for flights from California to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from California to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 CA to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from California to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Ottawa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ottawa ranges from 2.0 - 3.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Ottawa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ottawa, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Ottawa, such as WestJet, Air Canada 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
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
283 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Transat
7.8
Good
389 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,818 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Ottawa. 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 into for flights to Ottawa from California?

    Located just 6.6 mi from the city center, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ottawa from California.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Ottawa are WestJet ($103), Porter Airlines ($112), and United Airlines ($115).

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Ottawa are San Francisco - Ottawa, Los Angeles - Ottawa and San Jose - Ottawa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from California to Ottawa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $460). 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 California to Ottawa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Ottawa. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$190Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$214Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$299Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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