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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Ottawa from C$ 204

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YOW
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Ottawa are usually found in November or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 645,034 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

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San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sun 8/12

1:30 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop8h 12m

Ottawa

Thu 12/12

8:10 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 55m

C$ 504

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 10/1

1:55 p.m.-5:33 a.m.

2 stops12h 38m

Ottawa

Tue 14/1

8:10 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops43h 55m

C$ 531

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

11:05 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

2 stops19h 32m

Ottawa

Wed 15/1

2:10 p.m.-9:42 p.m.

1 stop10h 32m

C$ 532

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

1:30 p.m.-12:42 a.m.

1 stop8h 12m

Ottawa

Tue 31/12

6:25 a.m.-12:24 p.m.

1 stop8h 59m

C$ 724

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

6:00 a.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops15h 09m

Ottawa

Mon 21/4

5:55 a.m.-6:51 p.m.

2 stops15h 56m

C$ 864

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Wed 25/12

4:35 p.m.-4:57 a.m.

1 stop9h 22m

Ottawa

Tue 31/12

5:30 a.m.-10:52 a.m.

1 stop8h 22m

C$ 1,007

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 17/12

10:41 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

3 stops35h 01m

C$ 204

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 16/12

10:50 p.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop15h 16m

C$ 241

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 16/12

10:50 p.m.-10:31 a.m.

1 stop8h 41m

C$ 263

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sat 15/3

6:00 a.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops15h 09m

C$ 395

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Deals found on 20/11

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 20 November 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 504

One-way from

C$ 204

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March

Cheapest in

November
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 8/12-12/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 07m total
  • San Francisco to Ottawa
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17/12
  • 17/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 01m total
  • San Francisco to Ottawa
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Sun 8/121:30 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/128:10 p.m.YOW - SFO
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11C$ 504
Wed 27/111:30 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 12mPorter Airlines
Tue 10/126:25 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 59mPorter Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 508
Mon 16/1210:50 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop15h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 29/125:30 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11C$ 774
Wed 25/124:35 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop9h 22mAir Canada
Tue 31/125:30 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 22mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11C$ 1,007
Tue 17/126:00 a.m.SFO - YOW
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Thu 2/15:55 a.m.YOW - SFO
2 stops16h 35mDelta
Deal found 19/11C$ 1,135

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ottawa from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Ottawa

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ottawa. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa, you should look to book at least 83 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Francisco to Ottawa in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 360). 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 SFO to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 20 November 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Ottawa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 20 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Ottawa, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines and Porter Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Porter Airlines
7.8
Good
288 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,237 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 San Francisco 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 Francisco to Ottawa round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Ottawa is WestJet. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 531 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Porter Airlines, starting at C$ 532 and C$ 724 round-trip. WestJet is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 241 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from C$ 263 and Delta from C$ 395 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Francisco to Ottawa in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 360). 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 Francisco to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 645,034 searches. Data last updated 20 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 352AverageC$ 802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 549AverageC$ 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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