What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 539.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 30m.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

A quick flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles can take about 10h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 640. The distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles is about 3819 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip from C$ 359. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from C$ 435, and Air Canada, from C$ 466. WestJet is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles are WestJet (C$ 239), Air Canada (C$ 266), and United Airlines (C$ 267).

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What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

When booking a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on Air Canada, United Airlines or Porter Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to LAX?

When flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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Round-trip from	C$ 582
One-way from	C$ 291
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 715

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27h 20m total
Ottawa to Los Angeles

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1 total stop
8h 32m total
Ottawa to Los Angeles

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OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

5:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 329

Quickest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

7:00 a.m.-12:31 p.m.

1 stop8h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 334

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 7/1

7:00 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 336

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 16/12

7:00 a.m.-2:34 p.m.

1 stop10h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 346

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sun 1/11

5:30 a.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 349

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

4:15 p.m.-12:10 p.m.

2 stops46h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 351

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 29/10

5:45 a.m.-11:24 a.m.

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 360

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 7/1

6:15 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops18h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 362

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 16/12

6:15 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops14h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 366

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 5/11

6:15 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

1 stop13h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 366

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Prices

The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 533). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 715). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 628 and C$ 902 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 582 on WestJet (27 Jan-5 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, such as Porter Airlines,Air Transat, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

468 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

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468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

Air Transat

7.7

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583 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

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468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

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D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

United Airlines

7.3

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Porter Airlines

8.0

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468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

WestJet

7.2

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Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,782 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

468 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

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How long is the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?
A quick flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles can take about 10h 45m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 640. The distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles is about 3819 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip from C$ 359. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from C$ 435, and Air Canada, from C$ 466. WestJet is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles are WestJet (C$ 239), Air Canada (C$ 266), and United Airlines (C$ 267).
Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 533). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 715). 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 359	AverageC$ 521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	CheapestC$ 435	AverageC$ 610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	CheapestC$ 466	AverageC$ 689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 483	AverageC$ 696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Transat	CheapestC$ 667	AverageC$ 667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time50%	Search Air Transat flights

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The price you pay for your flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 628 and C$ 902 in January.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 582 on WestJet (27 Jan-5 Feb).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 539.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 11m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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Ottawa to Los Angeles flights typically cost between C$ 628 and C$ 902 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 582 on WestJet (27 Jan-5 Feb).