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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Francisco from C$ 261

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SFO
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 August 2026.

Sun 6/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Tue 8/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 6/8C$ 462
Fri 28/86:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Sun 6/96:05 p.m. -
1 stop8h 30m
Deal found 6/8C$ 464
Wed 2/912:25 p.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Thu 10/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 6/8C$ 468
Sun 6/912:25 p.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Sun 13/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 6/8C$ 471
Thu 24/912:25 p.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Sun 27/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 7/8C$ 472
Fri 18/912:25 p.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Thu 24/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 6/8C$ 475
Thu 10/912:25 p.m. -
2 stops12h 30m
Mon 28/96:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 6/8C$ 478
Tue 15/98:15 p.m. -
1 stop23h 25m
Sun 27/96:00 a.m. -
2 stops26h 35m
Deal found 3/8C$ 481
Wed 7/106:55 a.m. -
2 stops12h 45m
Tue 13/106:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 7/8C$ 496

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 7 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 462

One-way from

C$ 261

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 615
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 6/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Ottawa to San Francisco
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 6/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 00m total
  • Ottawa to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (C$ 73 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San Francisco 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 7 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

12:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

1:00 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 516

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 7/10

6:55 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

1:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops20h 30m

C$ 545

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 12/9

4:15 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

1:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop25h 15m

C$ 560

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

6:15 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 25/9

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

C$ 586

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

12:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

6:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

C$ 633
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 17/10

7:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

1:20 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop8h 05m

C$ 650

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

12:25 p.m.-12:00 p.m.

2 stops26h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 14/10

1:00 p.m.-11:35 a.m.

2 stops19h 35m

C$ 680

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 29/10

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

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

8:42 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

2 stops24h 03m

C$ 681

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

7:00 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops17h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 12/10

6:45 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

3 stops19h 50m

C$ 741
Cheapest one-way

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 24/9

12:25 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 30m

C$ 294

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 511). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 813). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 541 and C$ 831 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 462 on WestJet (6 Sep-8 Sep).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated 7 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,084 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
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Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,426 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,437 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
450 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?

    For as low as C$ 545, WestJet can have you in San Francisco from Ottawa in 12h 45m. The distance from Ottawa to San Francisco is about 3925 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to San Francisco round-trip?

    WestJet, at C$ 354, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Porter Airlines and Air Canada. WestJet is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    C$ 219 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from WestJet. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Porter Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from C$ 257 and C$ 342, respectively.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 511). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 813). 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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Fly from Ottawa to San Francisco on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to San Francisco. 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 7 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 354AverageC$ 536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 398AverageC$ 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 402AverageC$ 779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 469AverageC$ 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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