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Cheap flights from California to Ottawa from C$ 132

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YOW
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 317

One-way from

C$ 133

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 504
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 11/6-15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 20m total
  • California to Ottawa
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 50m total
  • California to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 164 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Fri 1/83:00 p.m.LAX - YOW
2 stops11h 25mWestJet
Fri 8/812:20 p.m.YOW - LAX
2 stops11h 03mWestJet
Deal found 27/4C$ 262
Wed 11/612:20 p.m.LAS - YOW
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/63:45 p.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 317
Wed 11/66:20 p.m.LAS - YOW
1 stop9h 25mWestJet
Sun 15/63:45 p.m.YOW - LAS
1 stop8h 45mWestJet
Deal found 28/4C$ 318
Fri 1/82:00 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop7h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/86:00 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 329
Fri 16/51:10 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop8h 11mPorter Airlines
Mon 19/57:00 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 10mPorter Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 342
Mon 26/510:20 p.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop9h 05mAir Canada
Mon 2/66:00 a.m.YOW - LAX
1 stop8h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 404
Thu 31/72:05 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 13/87:00 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 422
Thu 15/510:39 a.m.LAX - YOW
1 stop10h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/57:29 p.m.YOW - LAX
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/4C$ 437
Sat 21/66:05 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop9h 40mWestJet
Mon 30/65:45 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop11h 14mWestJet
Deal found 29/4C$ 465
Sun 25/56:00 a.m.ONT - YOW
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/54:40 p.m.YOW - ONT
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 471
Sat 21/610:15 a.m.SFO - YOW
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/65:45 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4C$ 475
Thu 31/710:20 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop15h 46mAir Canada
Wed 13/82:25 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop8h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 28/4C$ 489

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

3:00 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Ottawa

Fri 8/8

12:20 p.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops11h 03m

C$ 262

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/6

12:20 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 35m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

3:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 317

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 11/6

6:20 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

3:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

C$ 318

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 1/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Thu 7/8

6:00 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

1 stop11h 12m

C$ 329

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

1:10 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop8h 11m

Ottawa

Mon 19/5

7:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop8h 10m

C$ 342

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Mon 26/5

10:20 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Ottawa

Mon 2/6

6:00 a.m.-11:12 a.m.

1 stop8h 12m

C$ 404

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Thu 31/7

2:05 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops12h 20m

Ottawa

Wed 13/8

7:00 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

1 stop8h 55m

C$ 422

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

10:39 a.m.-11:53 p.m.

1 stop10h 14m

Ottawa

Sat 17/5

7:29 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops14h 26m

C$ 437

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sat 21/6

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

1 stop9h 40m

Ottawa

Mon 30/6

5:45 a.m.-1:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 14m

C$ 465

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Thu 12/6

7:00 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop21h 55m

Ottawa

Sun 15/6

3:45 p.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops24h 38m

C$ 469

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ottawa

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 CA to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 30 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Ottawa as you normally would.

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 30 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Ottawa, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,823 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,242 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Ottawa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ottawa from California?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from California, you will be flying to Ottawa, which is the city’s only airport. Ottawa (YOW) is located 10.6 km from the centre of Ottawa.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Ottawa are WestJet (C$ 133), United Airlines (C$ 167), and Air Canada (C$ 174).

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Ottawa are San Francisco - Ottawa, Los Angeles - Ottawa and Ontario - Ottawa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 326). 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 California to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California 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 629,999 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 146AverageC$ 574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 323AverageC$ 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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