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Cheap flights from Ottawa to California from C$ 173

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to California

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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 321

One-way from

C$ 173
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 8/1-29/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 20m total
  • Ottawa to California
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 10/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 30m total
  • Ottawa to California
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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 18 December 2024.

Wed 25/125:30 a.m.YOW - SFO
2 stops15h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/111:35 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop14h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 416
Mon 30/126:15 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/19:10 a.m.LAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 506
Tue 31/126:30 a.m.YOW - LAX
2 stops19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/19:30 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 598
Mon 30/126:10 p.m.YOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mPorter Airlines
Wed 1/19:10 a.m.LAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 603
Tue 17/125:55 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops16h 30mWestJet
Tue 24/121:20 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop8h 26mWestJet
Deal found 16/12C$ 610
Tue 31/128:15 p.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop17h 17mAir Canada
Wed 8/17:45 a.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop8h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12C$ 693
Mon 30/125:30 a.m.YOW - PSP
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/16:20 p.m.PSP - YOW
2 stops17h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12C$ 716
Tue 31/129:45 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/112:51 a.m.LAX - YOW
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 730
Mon 30/126:25 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 58mPorter Airlines
Wed 8/11:15 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop8h 25mPorter Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 866
Thu 26/126:25 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop9h 14mPorter Airlines
Sat 4/11:40 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 02mPorter Airlines
Deal found 18/12C$ 883
Sun 29/125:30 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops15h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1212:55 a.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop17h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 894
Wed 18/125:45 p.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop30h 57mWestJet
Wed 22/110:30 a.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop7h 20mWestJet
Deal found 17/12C$ 941

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

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OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 8/1

6:20 a.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop9h 45m

San Diego

Wed 29/1

2:05 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 35m

C$ 321

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 10/1

8:10 p.m.-1:14 p.m.

2 stops20h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/1

1:20 p.m.-5:33 a.m.

2 stops13h 13m

C$ 324

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 12/1

6:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/1

1:20 p.m.-5:33 a.m.

2 stops13h 13m

C$ 328

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Tue 14/1

11:50 a.m.-8:25 p.m.

2 stops11h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 21/1

2:35 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop7h 05m

C$ 330

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 10/1

6:20 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops17h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/1

6:00 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 344

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 8/1

6:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

Nonstop5h 30m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 13/1

9:10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Nonstop4h 35m

C$ 347

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Mon 3/2

5:50 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

1 stop19h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/2

6:45 a.m.-9:24 p.m.

1 stop11h 39m

C$ 350

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Mon 3/2

5:00 p.m.-10:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/2

3:30 p.m.-5:06 p.m.

2 stops22h 36m

C$ 357

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Mon 20/1

5:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

San Diego

Fri 24/1

9:30 p.m.-2:29 p.m.

1 stop13h 59m

C$ 364

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Thu 16/1

5:45 p.m.-12:35 p.m.

1 stop21h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 23/1

1:20 p.m.-5:33 a.m.

2 stops13h 13m

C$ 367

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of C$ 234). Flying from Ottawa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). 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 18 December 2024.

When flying from Ottawa to California, 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 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 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 18 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Ottawa to California, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Porter Airlines and WestJet. 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
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
389 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
9,059 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

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?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to California. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • 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 C$ 173. WestJet flights start at C$ 190 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 213 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Ottawa to California are Ottawa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Ottawa - Los Angeles and Ottawa - San Francisco.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of C$ 234). Flying from Ottawa to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 314). 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 345AverageC$ 604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 350AverageC$ 702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 405AverageC$ 827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 413AverageC$ 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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