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Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa from C$ 163

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 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — YOW
21 Jun — 28 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 16 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 420

One-way from

C$ 163

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 608
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/7-29/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 33m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 39m total
  • San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 16 June 2025.

Mon 7/73:40 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/78:45 p.m.YOW - SFO
2 stops16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 420
Tue 28/108:40 a.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop7h 23mAir Canada
Tue 4/112:45 p.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop9h 52mAir Canada
Deal found 15/6C$ 421
Wed 3/912:50 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop8h 50mWestJet
Wed 10/96:00 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 54mWestJet
Deal found 14/6C$ 428
Thu 17/76:30 a.m.SJC - YOW
3 stops14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/812:20 p.m.YOW - SJC
3 stops25h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6C$ 505
Wed 27/87:29 a.m.SFO - YOW
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Sun 31/83:45 p.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 16/6C$ 584
Mon 7/71:25 p.m.SFO - YOW
1 stop7h 56mPorter Airlines
Sat 12/77:00 a.m.YOW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mPorter Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 627
Thu 30/101:55 p.m.SJC - YOW
2 stops31h 50mDelta
Tue 4/116:15 a.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops35h 32mDelta
Deal found 15/6C$ 765
Sun 2/115:45 p.m.SFO - YOW
2 stops13h 41mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/116:20 a.m.YOW - SFO
2 stops14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 851
Mon 3/116:40 p.m.SJC - YOW
2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/117:30 p.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/6C$ 903
Sat 28/66:24 p.m.SJC - YOW
2 stops19h 41mAir Canada
Sat 19/71:55 p.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops9h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 14/6C$ 1,134
Thu 26/63:20 p.m.SJC - YOW
2 stops12h 25mWestJet
Thu 31/77:50 a.m.YOW - SJC
2 stops12h 02mWestJet
Deal found 15/6C$ 1,328

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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

Mon 7/7

3:40 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 45m

Ottawa

Tue 29/7

8:45 p.m.-10:33 a.m.

2 stops16h 48m

C$ 420

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

8:40 a.m.-7:03 p.m.

1 stop7h 23m

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

2:45 p.m.-9:37 p.m.

1 stop9h 52m

C$ 421

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Wed 3/9

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

1 stop8h 50m

Ottawa

Wed 10/9

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

1 stop8h 54m

C$ 428

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Thu 17/7

6:30 a.m.-12:21 a.m.

3 stops14h 51m

Ottawa

Tue 5/8

12:20 p.m.-10:36 a.m.

3 stops25h 16m

C$ 505

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

7:29 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops13h 53m

Ottawa

Sun 31/8

3:45 p.m.-9:25 p.m.

1 stop8h 40m

C$ 584

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

1:25 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

Ottawa

Sat 12/7

7:00 a.m.-12:23 p.m.

1 stop8h 23m

C$ 627

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Thu 30/10

1:55 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops31h 50m

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

6:15 a.m.-2:47 p.m.

2 stops35h 32m

C$ 765

San FranciscoOttawa

SFO - YOW

SFOYOW

San Francisco

Sun 2/11

5:45 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops13h 41m

Ottawa

Wed 5/11

6:20 a.m.-5:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 30m

C$ 851

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Mon 3/11

6:40 p.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops18h 35m

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

7:30 p.m.-10:05 a.m.

2 stops17h 35m

C$ 903

San JoseOttawa

SJC - YOW

SJCYOW

San Jose

Sat 28/6

6:24 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops19h 41m

Ottawa

Sat 19/7

1:55 p.m.-8:53 p.m.

2 stops9h 58m

C$ 1,134

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 16 June 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 16 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,873 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,554 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
289 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

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.

  • 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at C$ 163. WestJet flights start at C$ 164 while deals on Porter Airlines start at C$ 238 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Ottawa (average of C$ 224). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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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 16 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 317AverageC$ 711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 401AverageC$ 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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