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Cheap flights from San Diego to Ottawa from C$ 206

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YOW
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 29 July 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 520

One-way from

C$ 206

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 809
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 49m total
  • San Diego to Ottawa
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 45m total
  • San Diego to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price (C$ 325 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (C$ 37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 July 2025.

Tue 9/912:25 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop8h 54mAir Canada
Tue 16/92:40 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop7h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 27/7C$ 520
Tue 9/99:41 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop11h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/96:33 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/7C$ 538
Mon 22/91:00 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/97:00 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7C$ 539
Mon 22/92:05 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop25h 15mWestJet
Tue 30/97:15 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop21h 05mWestJet
Deal found 28/7C$ 650
Thu 31/78:00 a.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops13h 22mDelta
Tue 12/85:55 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops15h 06mDelta
Deal found 28/7C$ 1,873

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 29 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ottawa that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Tue 9/9

12:25 p.m.-12:19 a.m.

1 stop8h 54m

Ottawa

Tue 16/9

2:40 p.m.-7:35 p.m.

1 stop7h 55m

C$ 520

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Tue 9/9

9:41 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop11h 04m

Ottawa

Tue 16/9

6:33 a.m.-3:03 p.m.

2 stops11h 30m

C$ 538

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Mon 22/9

1:00 p.m.-2:44 p.m.

1 stop22h 44m

Ottawa

Tue 30/9

7:00 a.m.-6:42 p.m.

2 stops14h 42m

C$ 539

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Mon 22/9

2:05 p.m.-6:20 p.m.

1 stop25h 15m

Ottawa

Tue 30/9

7:15 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop21h 05m

C$ 650

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 14/9

1:00 p.m.-6:45 a.m.

2 stops14h 45m

C$ 206

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 14/9

10:40 p.m.-11:45 a.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 228

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 14/9

1:00 p.m.-2:44 p.m.

1 stop22h 44m

C$ 257

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

Sun 14/9

12:25 p.m.-1:34 a.m.

1 stop10h 09m

C$ 265

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Diego 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 SAN to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 29 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Ottawa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 65% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 29 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Ottawa, such as United Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,972 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,826 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at C$ 520, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Ottawa and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and WestJet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 538 and C$ 650, respectively. Air Canada is currently priced 17% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 206 on WestJet. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from C$ 228 and Air Canada from C$ 265 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Diego 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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