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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa from C$ 204

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 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YOW
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 December 2025.

Wed 31/122:29 p.m.SJC - YOW
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 28/26:20 a.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops17h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 774
Wed 31/128:00 a.m.SJC - YOW
1 stop32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/26:55 p.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 941
Wed 31/121:40 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 01mPorter Airlines
Sat 28/26:45 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop9h 00mPorter Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 1,329
Sat 20/125:54 p.m.SFO - YOW
2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/126:45 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12C$ 1,817

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 334

One-way from

C$ 204

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 1,069
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 44m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 19/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 58m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (C$ 193 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (C$ 54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

12:50 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Ottawa

Tue 26/5

6:00 a.m.-11:54 a.m.

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 334

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Sat 7/2

6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 384

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Wed 4/3

6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 396

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:42 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops39h 03m

Ottawa

Mon 9/2

6:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 404

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

C$ 429

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Mon 26/1

6:45 a.m.-12:43 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 440

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 13/1

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Tue 20/1

6:45 a.m.-12:43 p.m.

1 stop8h 58m

C$ 450

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

1:45 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 58m

Ottawa

Wed 11/2

6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 450

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sat 17/1

10:15 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop25h 30m

Ottawa

Sat 24/1

5:40 a.m.-12:12 p.m.

2 stops33h 32m

C$ 458

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Tue 3/3

3:55 p.m.-5:07 p.m.

2 stops22h 12m

Ottawa

Tue 31/3

10:44 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 46m

C$ 530

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Deals found on 20/12

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa (average of C$ 196). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 451). 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 XIH to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 21 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines and Air Canada from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
399 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
399 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
399 reviews
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Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,551 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
399 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mohameed,Nov 2025

LAS - YYZ

It's good. Planes are new and fresh. WiFi is best and stands out

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to Ottawa from San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

    WestJet, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa in just under 7h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 14m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa is about 3925 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 173. Air Canada flights start at C$ 196 while deals on Porter Airlines start at C$ 211 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa are San Francisco - Ottawa, San Jose - Ottawa and Oakland - Ottawa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa (average of C$ 196). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa in November is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 451). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 21 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 196AverageC$ 526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 403AverageC$ 710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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