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$149+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Ottawa to San Francisco are usually found in January or September, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San Francisco (SFO). 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.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$285
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$505
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

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.
Wed 12/255:30 amYOW - SFO
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/611:35 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$291
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:00 amYOW - SFO
1 stop11h 06mAir Canada
Tue 12/318:45 amSFO - YOW
1 stop7h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$798
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:15 amYOW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/41:40 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$822
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/236:15 amYOW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mWestJet
Tue 12/311:55 pmSFO - YOW
2 stops12h 38mWestJet
Deal found 12/17$1,011
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:25 amYOW - SFO
1 stop9h 14mPorter Airlines
Sat 1/41:40 pmSFO - YOW
2 stops22h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,377
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:15 amYOW - SFO
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Sat 1/46:00 amSFO - YOW
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,935

Find flights from Ottawa to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San Francisco 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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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 1/27

10:30 am-9:05 pm

2 stops13h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

8:19 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops15h 10m

$285

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 1/30

6:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

1:55 pm-5:29 am

2 stops12h 34m

$288

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sun 2/23

6:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

1:35 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$290

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 1/17

6:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

7:10 pm-12:40 am

3 stops26h 30m

$307

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 2/22

11:35 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

11:31 pm-10:37 am

1 stop8h 06m

$325

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 3/25

5:55 am-2:34 pm

2 stops11h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops15h 09m

$402

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 1/23

6:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$149

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 1/23

6:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$162

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 1/6

10:30 am-11:03 pm

2 stops15h 33m

$169

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 1/7

5:55 am-7:06 pm

2 stops16h 11m

$206

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Ottawa-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-San Francisco 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 Ottawa-San Francisco 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 Ottawa to San Francisco

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to San Francisco is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to San Francisco. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Ottawa to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines from Ottawa to San Francisco have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
283 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 Canada
7.0
Good
8,382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

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 San Francisco. 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 Ottawa to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $285, United Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from WestJet and Porter Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $288 and $290, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to San Francisco are Porter Airlines ($149), United Airlines ($169), and Delta ($206).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to San Francisco. 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
Porter AirlinesCheapest$310Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$379Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$435Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$480Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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