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Cheap flights from Ottawa to California from C$ 162

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to California flight deals. Data was last updated 9 November 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 388

One-way from

C$ 162

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 529
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 25/1-28/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 26h 48m total
  • Ottawa to California
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 27m total
  • Ottawa to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (C$ 149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 9 November 2025.

Tue 2/126:00 a.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop15h 11mWestJet
Sun 7/121:10 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop8h 32mWestJet
Deal found 8/11C$ 390
Mon 8/125:45 p.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop30h 46mWestJet
Fri 12/121:10 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop8h 32mWestJet
Deal found 8/11C$ 392
Fri 12/122:50 p.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop8h 49mAir Canada
Thu 18/1211:40 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop10h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 7/11C$ 393
Fri 28/115:40 a.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop9h 18mWestJet
Fri 5/1211:20 a.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Deal found 8/11C$ 396
Thu 4/125:40 a.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop9h 18mWestJet
Fri 5/1211:20 a.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Deal found 8/11C$ 399
Sun 7/126:00 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops15h 39mWestJet
Sun 14/1211:25 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop22h 17mWestJet
Deal found 7/11C$ 400
Fri 5/125:45 p.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops29h 30mWestJet
Mon 8/121:10 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop8h 32mWestJet
Deal found 7/11C$ 402
Thu 4/125:40 a.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops15h 59mWestJet
Mon 8/121:10 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop8h 32mWestJet
Deal found 9/11C$ 404
Fri 5/125:45 p.m.YOW - LAS
2 stops29h 30mWestJet
Fri 12/128:00 a.m.LAS - YOW
2 stops13h 42mWestJet
Deal found 7/11C$ 406
Fri 5/125:40 a.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop9h 18mWestJet
Tue 9/121:10 p.m.LAS - YOW
2 stops24h 43mWestJet
Deal found 9/11C$ 407
Sat 6/126:20 a.m.YOW - SMF
2 stops18h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 13/128:39 p.m.SMF - YOW
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11C$ 420
Mon 1/125:45 p.m.YOW - PSP
1 stop20h 58mWestJet
Fri 5/1210:25 a.m.PSP - YOW
2 stops11h 15mWestJet
Deal found 6/11C$ 470

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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 9 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to California that are best for you.

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sun 25/1

6:00 a.m.-6:33 p.m.

2 stops15h 33m

Palm Springs

Wed 28/1

10:25 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops11h 15m

C$ 388

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 12/12

6:00 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

2 stops12h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 18/12

11:40 p.m.-1:32 p.m.

1 stop10h 52m

C$ 403

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 24/4

5:40 a.m.-10:12 p.m.

1 stop19h 32m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 26/4

1:25 p.m.-5:28 a.m.

2 stops13h 03m

C$ 407

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 6/12

6:45 a.m.-11:42 a.m.

1 stop7h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/12

12:40 p.m.-12:41 a.m.

1 stop9h 01m

C$ 410

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

6:52 a.m.-11:48 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 27/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

6:00 a.m.-8:53 p.m.

1 stop17h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 29/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

10:35 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 29/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

6:52 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop14h 46m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 28/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

10:35 a.m.-8:50 p.m.

2 stops13h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 26/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

10:35 a.m.-10:34 p.m.

1 stop14h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 29/4

11:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 420

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of C$ 184). Flying from Ottawa to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 322). 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 9 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to California flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 9 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,156 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,429 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Kelly,Nov 2025

YVR - YUL

I recently flew with Porter Airlines on Flight PD372 on October 30th, and unfortunately, had a very disappointing experience. At the gate, one of their attendants gave me two boarding passes. I assumed these were for my itinerary from Vancouver to Montreal and back, but one of the boarding passes unexpectedly included a connecting flight to Toronto, which was never part of my booking or invoice. As a result of this error, my checked baggage was mistakenly routed to Toronto. When I contacted Porter’s customer service, I spoke to an agent who apologized on behalf of the attendant (employee number 13209961) and promised to have my luggage flown back to Montreal. However, shortly after, I was told there was nothing they could do except for me to travel to Toronto myself to pick up my bag. This is highly unreasonable and unfair, considering the issue was caused by their staff printing the wrong boarding pass. This entire situation caused me significant inconvenience and stress. I expected Porter to correct the mistake and deliver my luggage as originally planned, but instead, I was left with the burden of fixing an error that was not mine. I even have a photo of the staff badge of the employee who made the promise, yet the company still failed to honor it. I hope Porter Airlines reviews their internal communication and baggage handling procedures to prevent this from happening to other passengers. Customer care and responsibility fell short in this experience, and I am still waiting for a satisfactory resolution.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to California?

    Departing from Ottawa to California will take you 7h 57m. Ottawa and California are separated by a distance of 3442 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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$ 239. WestJet flights start at C$ 249 while deals on Air Canada start at C$ 291 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Ottawa to California are Ottawa - Los Angeles, Ottawa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of C$ 184). Flying from Ottawa to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 322). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 217AverageC$ 655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 246AverageC$ 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 309AverageC$ 455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 332AverageC$ 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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