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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles from C$ 161

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 25/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Los Angeles are usually found in May or June, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Los Angeles (LAX). 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 278

One-way from

C$ 161

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 485
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 30/7-6/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 07m total
  • Ottawa to Los Angeles
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 25/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 05m total
  • Ottawa to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Wed 30/712:20 p.m.YOW - LAX
2 stops12h 27mWestJet
Wed 6/86:05 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop9h 40mWestJet
Deal found 2/7C$ 278
Thu 24/72:40 p.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/76:05 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7C$ 304
Wed 9/76:33 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop17h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 23/711:37 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop14h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/7C$ 334

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 3 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 30/7

12:20 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

2 stops12h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/8

6:05 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 278

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 24/7

2:40 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

6:05 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 40m

C$ 304

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 17/7

5:25 p.m.-8:39 a.m.

1 stop18h 14m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/7

11:37 p.m.-5:06 p.m.

1 stop14h 29m

C$ 334

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 25/7

7:50 a.m.-6:55 p.m.

2 stops14h 05m

C$ 161

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 16/8

7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 176

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 17/7

2:40 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 191

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 19/7

6:05 a.m.-1:42 p.m.

1 stop10h 37m

C$ 204

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 3/9

12:20 p.m.-11:58 p.m.

3 stops14h 38m

C$ 249

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/7

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

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 74 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 226). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 301). 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Los Angeles. 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 Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip from C$ 278. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. WestJet is 38% 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$ 161), Porter Airlines (C$ 176), and Air Canada (C$ 191).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of C$ 226). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 301). 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 Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 241AverageC$ 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 306AverageC$ 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 310AverageC$ 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 330AverageC$ 489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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