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$132+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YOW
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$424
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:15 amSAN - YOW
2 stops15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/116:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$289
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/58:00 amSAN - YOW
1 stop9h 17mAir Canada
Wed 6/112:25 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop8h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 4/10$310
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 8/711:15 amSAN - YOW
1 stop10h 26mWestJet
Mon 8/186:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Deal found 4/10$314
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sun 7/138:44 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops17h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/185:25 pmYOW - SAN
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$376

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ottawa that are best for you.

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San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Thu 6/5

6:15 am-12:41 am

2 stops15h 26m

Ottawa

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$289

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Thu 6/5

8:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Ottawa

Wed 6/11

2:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$310

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Thu 8/7

11:15 am-12:41 am

1 stop10h 26m

Ottawa

Mon 8/18

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$314

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 7/13

8:44 pm-5:06 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Ottawa

Fri 7/18

5:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$376

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Thu 4/17

9:46 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop15h 59m

$132

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$148

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Fri 4/18

2:05 pm-3:29 pm

1 stop22h 24m

$295

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Deals found on 4/10

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ottawa flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Ottawa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Diego to Ottawa in May 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 SAN to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 April 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 68% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 April 11, 2025.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,802 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,088 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
280 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YYZ - LAS

Everything about the rescheduled (cost me $180) flight great. ***Being denied boarding because I was few minutes under 1.5 hours was not. Stuck at the Kiosk for about 15 minutes before it directed me to the Porter counter was strange. Do not know why checking in online at home was not successful? I think something was up...what can you do?

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Ottawa round-trip?

    Currently priced at $310, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Ottawa and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from WestJet and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $314 and $376, respectively. Air Canada is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Diego to Ottawa in May 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$153Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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