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 28m.

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

Flights via Montreal (YUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 38m.

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

Newark (EWR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 345.

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

Toronto (YYZ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

A quick flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles can take about 8h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 432. The distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles is about 3819 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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$ 238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 291, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 299. WestJet is 47% 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$ 175), Porter Airlines (C$ 192), and Air Canada (C$ 198).

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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, Porter Airlines or United 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.

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Mon 30/35:45 p.m.

YOW

LAX

2 stops20h 15m

WestJet

Thu 23/48:40 p.m.

LAX

YOW

2 stops18h 43m

WestJet

Deal found 5/2C$ 405

Mon 30/35:45 p.m.

YOW

LAX

2 stops20h 15m

WestJet

Wed 15/47:00 a.m.

LAX

YOW

2 stops14h 39m

WestJet

Deal found 5/2C$ 407

Fri 27/32:05 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop10h 32m

Air Canada

Wed 22/46:10 p.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop9h 35m

Air Canada

Deal found 5/2C$ 424

Thu 5/35:45 p.m.

YOW

LAX

2 stops20h 15m

WestJet

Thu 12/38:40 p.m.

LAX

YOW

2 stops18h 43m

WestJet

Deal found 5/2C$ 431

Wed 1/45:20 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop8h 24m

United Airlines

Sun 26/410:35 p.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop7h 36m

United Airlines

Deal found 5/2C$ 432

Wed 29/45:45 a.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop8h 54m

Air Canada

Wed 6/512:20 p.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop9h 35m

Air Canada

Deal found 4/2C$ 433

Fri 27/32:05 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop10h 32m

Air Canada

Sat 25/410:55 p.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop9h 09m

Air Canada

Deal found 5/2C$ 435

Tue 31/35:20 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop8h 24m

United Airlines

Mon 20/47:03 p.m.

LAX

YOW

2 stops11h 08m

United Airlines

Deal found 5/2C$ 436

Fri 1/51:20 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop11h 35m

WestJet

Thu 7/56:05 p.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop8h 35m

WestJet

Deal found 6/2C$ 437

Fri 6/32:50 p.m.

YOW

LAX

1 stop10h 10m

Air Canada

Sat 14/37:35 a.m.

LAX

YOW

1 stop8h 43m

Air Canada

Deal found 5/2C$ 440

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Round-trip from	C$ 405
One-way from	C$ 245
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Average price	C$ 480

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38h 58m total
Ottawa to Los Angeles

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20h 15m total
Ottawa to Los Angeles

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OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 31/3

5:20 p.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

6:50 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop16h 09m

C$ 432

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 16/3

3:15 p.m.-10:59 p.m.

1 stop10h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

9:00 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 432

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 30/3

5:20 p.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

11:59 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 00m

C$ 432

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 30/3

10:44 a.m.-11:58 p.m.

1 stop16h 14m

Los Angeles

Sat 25/4

11:02 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 57m

C$ 432

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 1/5

12:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

6:05 p.m.-5:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 435

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 10/4

10:44 a.m.-10:44 p.m.

1 stop15h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 15/4

5:15 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop17h 44m

C$ 436

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 4/3

11:10 a.m.-6:45 p.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

8:45 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop9h 33m

C$ 436

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 31/3

10:44 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 06m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

7:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

C$ 436

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 21/4

7:30 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop19h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

10:35 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

1 stop8h 28m

C$ 436

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 31/3

10:44 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 06m

Los Angeles

Fri 24/4

7:03 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops11h 08m

C$ 436

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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 53 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 347). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

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

Porter Airlines

7.9

Good

414 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Milad,Feb 2026

LIR - YYZ

Not helpful staff at Liberia airport at the check-in counter. Extremely poor skill people and not willing to help the passenger.

Porter Airlines

7.9

Good

414 reviews

Porter Airlines

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Good

414 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Milad,Feb 2026

LIR - YYZ

Not helpful staff at Liberia airport at the check-in counter. Extremely poor skill people and not willing to help the passenger.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,259 reviews

Porter Airlines

7.9

Good

414 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Milad,Feb 2026

LIR - YYZ

Not helpful staff at Liberia airport at the check-in counter. Extremely poor skill people and not willing to help the passenger.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,256 reviews

Porter Airlines

7.9

Good

414 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Milad,Feb 2026

LIR - YYZ

Not helpful staff at Liberia airport at the check-in counter. Extremely poor skill people and not willing to help the passenger.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,698 reviews

Porter Airlines

7.9

Good

414 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Milad,Feb 2026

LIR - YYZ

Not helpful staff at Liberia airport at the check-in counter. Extremely poor skill people and not willing to help the passenger.

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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 8h 24m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 432. The distance from Ottawa to Los Angeles is about 3819 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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$ 238. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air Canada, from C$ 291, and Porter Airlines, from C$ 299. WestJet is 47% 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$ 175), Porter Airlines (C$ 192), and Air Canada (C$ 198).
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 183). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 347). 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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