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Cheap flights from California to Ottawa from C$ 246

LAX — YOW
29 Oct — 5 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

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Cheapest flights from California to Ottawa

Sun 29/1112:10 p.m. -
1 stop8h 51m
Mon 30/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 26/9C$ 514
Thu 22/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Thu 29/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 514
Wed 11/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 18/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 27/9C$ 544
Fri 23/101:00 p.m. -
2 stops13h 35m
Fri 30/106:10 a.m. -
2 stops17h 25m
Deal found 24/9C$ 547
Thu 26/114:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 21m
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 547
Tue 13/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Wed 14/107:20 a.m. -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 28/9C$ 550
Fri 16/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Wed 21/107:20 a.m. -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 27/9C$ 557
Tue 27/101:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Sun 1/116:10 a.m. -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 26/9C$ 559
Tue 27/101:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Wed 4/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 564
Fri 30/105:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 20m
Thu 5/115:30 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 25/9C$ 566
Mon 23/114:40 p.m. -
1 stop18h 50m
Fri 4/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 25/9C$ 574
Tue 27/101:45 p.m. -
1 stop8h 05m
Thu 5/115:30 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Deal found 25/9C$ 576

Find flight deals from California to Ottawa

Round-trip from

C$ 514

One-way from

C$ 246

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

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Average price

C$ 875
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 29/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 51m total
  • California to Ottawa
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 23/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 20m total
  • California to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

6:00 a.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop10h 20m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 246

Palm SpringsOttawa

PSP Palm Springs - YOW Ottawa

PSPYOW

Palm Springs

Fri 27/11

12:25 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

2 stops32h 36m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 275

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

4:40 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

1 stop28h 21m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 276

San DiegoOttawa

SAN San Diego - YOW Ottawa

SANYOW

San Diego

Fri 30/10

6:30 p.m.-1:11 p.m.

2 stops15h 41m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 290

San DiegoOttawa

SAN San Diego - YOW Ottawa

SANYOW

San Diego

Sat 31/10

6:20 a.m.-9:16 p.m.

2 stops11h 56m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 290

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

1:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops20h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 292

San DiegoOttawa

SAN San Diego - YOW Ottawa

SANYOW

San Diego

Tue 27/10

7:33 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

3 stops50h 27m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 299

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 13/1

7:00 a.m.-7:52 p.m.

3 stops33h 52m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 307

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Fri 23/10

6:45 p.m.-3:20 p.m.

2 stops17h 35m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 310

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Mon 9/11

12:10 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

Ottawa

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 319

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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$ 591). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 979). 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$ 793 and C$ 1,527 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 514 on WestJet (29 Nov-30 Nov).

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 84 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, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from California to Ottawa in about 8h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 13m. There are 3925 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), Porter Airlines (C$ 211), and Air Canada (C$ 225).

  • 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 San Jose - 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$ 591). Flying from California to Ottawa in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 979). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 570AverageC$ 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 602AverageC$ 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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