Cheap flights from California to Ottawa from C$ 247

LAX — YOW
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

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Cheapest flights from California to Ottawa

Mon 7/1210:55 p.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Mon 14/122:55 p.m. -
1 stop9h 44m
Deal found 9/11C$ 572
Thu 26/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Thu 3/125:30 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 5/11C$ 575
Thu 26/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Thu 3/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 47m
Deal found 5/11C$ 590
Mon 23/1110:55 p.m. -
1 stop7h 20m
Thu 26/115:45 a.m. -
1 stop8h 39m
Deal found 9/11C$ 592
Sat 28/111:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 02m
Mon 7/125:40 p.m. -
2 stops24h 45m
Deal found 4/11C$ 593
Sat 28/111:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 02m
Wed 9/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 4/11C$ 603
Sat 28/111:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 02m
Mon 7/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 4/11C$ 614
Fri 4/121:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 06m
Fri 11/126:10 a.m. -
2 stops14h 35m
Deal found 4/11C$ 616
Thu 3/127:20 a.m. -
2 stops12h 12m
Thu 10/1210:05 a.m. -
1 stop9h 34m
Deal found 5/11C$ 630
Mon 7/129:15 a.m. -
1 stop31h 42m
Mon 14/125:40 p.m. -
2 stops18h 54m
Deal found 9/11C$ 630
Fri 4/127:00 a.m. -
2 stops13h 40m
Fri 11/126:10 a.m. -
2 stops14h 35m
Deal found 4/11C$ 643
Sat 28/111:35 p.m. -
1 stop8h 02m
Fri 4/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 31m
Deal found 4/11C$ 647

Find flight deals from California to Ottawa

Round-trip from

C$ 547

One-way from

C$ 247

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 761
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 10/1-16/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • California to Ottawa
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 4/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 56m total
  • California to Ottawa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoOttawa

SAN San Diego - YOW Ottawa

SANYOW

San Diego

Wed 9/12

8:57 a.m.-10:06 p.m.

2 stops34h 09m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 261

Palm SpringsOttawa

PSP Palm Springs - YOW Ottawa

PSPYOW

Palm Springs

Thu 24/12

12:20 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

1 stop9h 36m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 274

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Mon 28/12

9:31 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

2 stops12h 40m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sun 10/1

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

2 stops10h 12m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 295

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Tue 5/1

9:30 p.m.-3:07 p.m.

1 stop14h 37m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 302

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 6/1

8:45 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 302

San DiegoOttawa

SAN San Diego - YOW Ottawa

SANYOW

San Diego

Tue 15/12

7:22 p.m.-12:41 a.m.

2 stops26h 19m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 307

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sun 10/1

5:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 312

Palm SpringsOttawa

PSP Palm Springs - YOW Ottawa

PSPYOW

Palm Springs

Thu 4/2

9:00 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops9h 56m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 314

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

6:39 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

3 stops50h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 315

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 583). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 944). 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 California to Ottawa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Ottawa flights typically cost between C$ 679 and C$ 911 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 547 on WestJet (10 Jan-16 Jan).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Ottawa, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Ottawa?

    Airlines like WestJet, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines fly from California to Ottawa in about 8h 02m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 09m. There are 3819 km between California and Ottawa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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$ 96), Air Canada (C$ 224), and United Airlines (C$ 224).

  • What are the most popular routes from California to 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of C$ 583). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 944). 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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Alternative routes for California to Ottawa

Top 2 airlines flying from California to Ottawa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 407AverageC$ 786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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WestJetCheapestC$ 569AverageC$ 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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