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$72+ Cheap flights from California to Ottawa (YOW)

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LAX — YOW
Mar 9 — Mar 161
Sun 3/9
Sun 3/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$181
(Priceline)

One-way from

$72
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$507
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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 March 4, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/269:10 amLAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/306:10 pmYOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$181
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 5/1711:40 amLAX - YOW
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 6/143:00 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops11h 30mWestJet
Sun 6/157:50 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 22mWestJet
Deal found 3/2$221
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2610:35 pmLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 15mPorter Airlines
Sun 3/302:50 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop9h 40mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/3$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 3/2512:59 amLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/309:50 amYOW - LAS
1 stop13h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$231
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 5/212:50 pmSFO - YOW
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/57:00 amYOW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 5/212:50 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop8h 51mWestJet
Mon 5/56:00 amYOW - SFO
1 stop9h 05mWestJet
Deal found 3/4$243
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Thu 6/129:50 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 24mAir Canada
Sun 6/156:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 3/3$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 7/75:38 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop17h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/116:30 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/3$263
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/121:25 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop7h 56mPorter Airlines
Sun 6/157:00 amYOW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/3$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 4/28:11 amSAN - YOW
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/96:10 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Fri 4/41:25 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 15mPorter Airlines
Mon 4/146:15 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 05mPorter Airlines
Deal found 3/4$279

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 March 4, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

9:10 am-4:45 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

Ottawa

Sun 3/30

6:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$181

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

11:40 am-12:41 am

1 stop10h 01m

Ottawa

Sat 5/31

7:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$215

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 6/14

3:00 pm-5:30 am

2 stops11h 30m

Ottawa

Sun 6/15

7:50 am-2:12 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$221

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/26

10:35 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops13h 15m

Ottawa

Sun 3/30

2:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$225

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/25

12:59 am-5:06 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Ottawa

Sun 3/30

9:50 am-8:14 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$231

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:50 pm-5:30 am

2 stops13h 40m

Ottawa

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$238

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:50 pm-12:41 am

1 stop8h 51m

Ottawa

Mon 5/5

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$243

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

1:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

Ottawa

Sat 4/5

6:15 am-12:39 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$252

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Thu 6/12

9:50 pm-9:14 am

1 stop8h 24m

Ottawa

Sun 6/15

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$258

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Mon 7/7

5:38 pm-2:04 pm

1 stop17h 26m

Ottawa

Fri 7/11

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 26m

$263

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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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 March 4, 2025.

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 March 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Ottawa, such as Delta, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Porter Airlines
7.9
Good
280 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

Air Transat
7.8
Good
382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,678 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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

WestJet
7.2
Good
2,788 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,061 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

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 Porter Airlines ($72), Air Transat ($74), and WestJet ($81).

  • 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of $474). 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 March 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$137Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$153Average$620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$260Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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