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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area

YOW — SFO
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 689
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area, you should look to book at least 68 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 Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 585). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 826). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,653 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,332 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,452 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,748 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Ottawa, you will be flying from 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 Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Porter Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 265. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Ottawa - San Jose or Ottawa - Oakland, Ottawa - San Francisco is the most popular route from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area (average of C$ 585). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 826). 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 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to San Francisco Bay Area

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 382AverageC$ 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 398AverageC$ 825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 402AverageC$ 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 405AverageC$ 634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 782AverageC$ 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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