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Cheap flights from California to Ottawa from C$ 137

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YOW
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated 5 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 258

One-way from

C$ 137

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 734
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 26/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 05m total
  • California to Ottawa
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 40m total
  • California to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 5 March 2025.

Wed 26/39:10 a.m.LAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/36:10 p.m.YOW - LAS
Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 258
Fri 6/63:00 p.m.LAX - YOW
2 stops11h 30mWestJet
Tue 10/612:20 p.m.YOW - LAX
2 stops11h 03mWestJet
Deal found 4/3C$ 289
Thu 10/412:55 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 16/41:00 p.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 311
Tue 10/66:05 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop9h 40mWestJet
Fri 20/63:35 p.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 50mWestJet
Deal found 4/3C$ 333
Thu 24/41:40 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/53:45 p.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 350
Thu 12/69:50 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop7h 29mAir Canada
Sun 15/66:00 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 5/3C$ 373
Wed 26/38:40 a.m.LAS - YOW
2 stops12h 29mWestJet
Sun 30/35:55 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops41h 59mWestJet
Deal found 4/3C$ 378
Tue 5/812:10 a.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop11h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/86:30 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 379
Thu 17/41:40 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 00mPorter Airlines
Sun 20/46:15 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop9h 24mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 391
Thu 10/49:21 p.m.BUR - YOW
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/46:10 p.m.YOW - BUR
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 392
Fri 4/41:25 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop8h 15mPorter Airlines
Fri 11/42:50 p.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 15mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/3C$ 404
Tue 1/42:43 p.m.ONT - YOW
1 stop23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/46:10 p.m.YOW - ONT
1 stop23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3C$ 405

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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 26/3

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

Nonstop4h 35m

Ottawa

Sun 30/3

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

Nonstop5h 30m

C$ 258

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 6/6

3:00 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops11h 30m

Ottawa

Tue 10/6

12:20 p.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops11h 03m

C$ 289

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Thu 10/4

12:55 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

1 stop8h 49m

Ottawa

Wed 16/4

1:00 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop10h 22m

C$ 311

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

6:05 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

Ottawa

Fri 20/6

3:35 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

C$ 333

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 2/5

12:50 p.m.-5:30 a.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Ottawa

Mon 5/5

7:00 a.m.-12:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 344

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Thu 12/6

9:50 p.m.-8:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 29m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

6:00 a.m.-11:05 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 373

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 26/3

8:40 a.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops12h 29m

Ottawa

Sun 30/3

5:55 a.m.-8:54 p.m.

2 stops41h 59m

C$ 378

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

12:10 a.m.-2:27 p.m.

1 stop11h 17m

Ottawa

Sun 10/8

6:30 a.m.-11:56 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

C$ 379

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Thu 12/6

1:25 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

7:00 a.m.-12:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 382

BurbankOttawa

BUR - YOW

BURYOW

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 10/4

9:21 p.m.-12:44 a.m.

2 stops24h 23m

Ottawa

Sun 13/4

6:10 p.m.-7:10 a.m.

1 stop16h 00m

C$ 392

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 5 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Ottawa as you normally would.

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 50.0 - 93.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 93.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ottawa when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -10.0 C).

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 5 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Ottawa, such as Delta, Porter Airlines and Air Transat. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,044 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
281 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,655 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,044 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from California, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10.6 km from the centre of Ottawa.

  • 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 United Airlines (C$ 137), WestJet (C$ 153), and Porter Airlines (C$ 161).

  • 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 Ontario - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 California to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 5 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 182AverageC$ 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 401AverageC$ 674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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