Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Diego from C$ 303
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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SAN
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
Round-trip
1 adult
Economy
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to San Diego are usually found in May or June, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 November 2025.
Mon 15/127:00 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/128:05 a.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 656
Thu 4/125:40 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:00 a.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 718
Sun 7/125:45 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/126:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 764
Mon 8/129:35 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/126:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 770
Mon 15/1211:10 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/128:00 p.m.SAN - YOW
3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 885
Fri 28/114:20 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:59 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 925
Fri 28/114:20 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/124:25 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 943
Best flights from Ottawa to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
Fri 13/26:20 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/25:00 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11C$ 589
Wed 1/410:35 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops12h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/410:25 p.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop12h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11C$ 589
Fri 9/15:11 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:37 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops17h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 589
Wed 21/12:15 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/17:00 a.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11C$ 589
Last-minute flights from Ottawa to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego. Data last updated 23 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Fri 28/114:20 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:59 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 925
Fri 28/114:20 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/124:25 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 943
Thu 4/125:40 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/128:00 a.m.SAN - YOW
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11C$ 718
Sun 7/125:45 p.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/126:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 764
Mon 8/129:35 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/126:30 p.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 770
Mon 15/127:00 a.m.YOW - SAN
1 stop31h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/128:05 a.m.SAN - YOW
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 656
Mon 15/1211:10 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops11h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/128:00 p.m.SAN - YOW
3 stops15h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 885
One-way flights from Ottawa to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Ottawa to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
Mon 5/15:40 a.m.YOW - SAN
2 stops43h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 303
Sun 4/13:55 p.m.YOW - SAN
3 stops57h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11C$ 381
Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San Diego (SAN). 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 23 November 2025.
Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San Diego 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 23 November 2025.
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Ottawa
Fly to
San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Fri 13/2
6:20 a.m.-11:40 p.m.
2 stops20h 20m
San Diego
Tue 17/2
5:00 p.m.-10:26 a.m.
1 stop14h 26m
C$ 589
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Wed 1/4
10:35 a.m.-8:27 p.m.
2 stops12h 52m
San Diego
Wed 8/4
10:25 p.m.-1:45 p.m.
1 stop12h 20m
C$ 589
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Fri 9/1
5:11 p.m.-10:33 p.m.
1 stop8h 22m
San Diego
Mon 12/1
8:37 p.m.-5:12 p.m.
2 stops17h 35m
C$ 589
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Wed 21/1
2:15 p.m.-8:47 p.m.
1 stop9h 32m
San Diego
Sun 25/1
7:00 a.m.-5:12 p.m.
1 stop7h 12m
C$ 589
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Mon 5/1
5:40 a.m.-9:58 p.m.
2 stops43h 18m
C$ 303
OttawaSan Diego
YOW - SAN
YOWSAN
Ottawa
Sun 4/1
3:55 p.m.-9:58 p.m.
3 stops57h 03m
C$ 381
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Deals found on 21/11
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to San Diego, you should look to book at least 18 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego (average of C$ 189). Flying from Ottawa to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 362). 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 YOW to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 420.
What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 14m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated 23 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Diego?
Departing from Ottawa to San Diego will take you 20h 20m. The distance between Ottawa and San Diego is about 3798 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to San Diego round-trip?
Currently priced at C$ 338, Porter Airlines will fly you from Ottawa to San Diego and back. In addition to Porter Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from WestJet and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from C$ 355 and C$ 366, respectively. Porter Airlines is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego 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 Ottawa to San Diego?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego (average of C$ 189). Flying from Ottawa to San Diego in September is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 362). 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.
Explore flights to San Diego departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 November 2025.
Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to San Diego. 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 23 November 2025.
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