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Cheap flights from San Diego to Ottawa from C$ 166

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YOW
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 391

One-way from

C$ 166

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 588
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 13/7-18/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 46m total
  • San Diego to Ottawa
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 20m total
  • San Diego to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price (C$ 346 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 17 April 2025.

Sun 13/711:15 a.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop10h 26mWestJet
Fri 18/76:00 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Deal found 17/4C$ 391
Mon 9/610:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop15h 59mAir Canada
Fri 13/62:25 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop8h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 17/4C$ 428
Fri 20/68:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops17h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/610:25 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops12h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 470
Sat 17/56:15 a.m.SAN - YOW
3 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/511:20 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4C$ 480

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 13/7

11:15 a.m.-12:41 a.m.

1 stop10h 26m

Ottawa

Fri 18/7

6:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

C$ 391

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Mon 9/6

10:30 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop15h 59m

Ottawa

Fri 13/6

2:25 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 428

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Fri 20/6

8:30 p.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops17h 59m

Ottawa

Tue 24/6

10:25 a.m.-7:56 p.m.

2 stops12h 31m

C$ 470

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sat 17/5

6:15 a.m.-5:25 a.m.

3 stops20h 10m

Ottawa

Sat 24/5

11:20 a.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops11h 33m

C$ 480

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Wed 11/6

2:05 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 166

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Wed 11/6

10:30 p.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop12h 34m

C$ 187

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Fri 19/9

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

1 stop9h 04m

C$ 201

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 6/7

2:05 p.m.-8:05 a.m.

3 stops15h 00m

C$ 265

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 16/4

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Diego 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 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 17 April 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Ottawa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 17 April 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,809 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,143 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 C$ 391, WestJet will fly you from San Diego to Ottawa and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Canada and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 428 and C$ 470, respectively. WestJet is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 166 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 187 and Air Canada from C$ 201 one-way.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Diego 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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