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Cheap flights from Ottawa to San Francisco from C$ 260

YOW — SFO
18 Nov — 25 Nov1
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

Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 47m
Wed 9/121:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 15/10C$ 451
Tue 10/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 44m
Wed 11/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 16/10C$ 509
Wed 9/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 47m
Fri 11/121:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 14/10C$ 519
Wed 4/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 44m
Wed 11/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 17/10C$ 526
Wed 2/127:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 47m
Thu 3/121:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 56m
Deal found 17/10C$ 527
Tue 10/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 44m
Sat 14/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 15/10C$ 531
Thu 10/125:30 a.m. -
2 stops13h 20m
Sun 13/124:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 16/10C$ 589
Sun 1/117:00 a.m. -
1 stop8h 44m
Sat 14/111:45 p.m. -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 16/10C$ 599

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

Round-trip from

C$ 451

One-way from

C$ 260

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 697
Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 2/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 43m total
  • Ottawa to San Francisco
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Porter Airlines
  • Porter Airlines
  • 12/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 44m total
  • Ottawa to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 47 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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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 12/11

7:00 a.m.-12:44 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 260

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 3/12

7:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

2 stops33h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 301

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 1/12

7:00 a.m.-9:40 a.m.

2 stops29h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 328

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sun 24/1

7:00 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 329

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sun 24/1

6:10 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop12h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 346

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sun 24/1

5:30 a.m.-6:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 383

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 13/1

7:00 a.m.-5:22 p.m.

3 stops13h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 387

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 17/2

5:30 a.m.-6:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 400

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 10/2

5:30 a.m.-6:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 401

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 26/2

5:40 p.m.-12:49 p.m.

2 stops22h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 404

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 553). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). 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$ 642 and C$ 841 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 451 on Porter Airlines (2 Dec-9 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Porter Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines 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
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
8,651 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
7.3
Good
10,388 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
3,447 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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
11,782 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.6

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

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

    For as low as C$ 519, Porter Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Ottawa in 8h 47m. The distance from Ottawa to San Francisco is about 3925 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    WestJet, at C$ 379, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Porter Airlines. 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$ 263 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Porter Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and WestJet, with prices starting from C$ 273 and C$ 281, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 553). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). 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 5 airlines flying from Ottawa to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapestC$ 379AverageC$ 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Porter AirlinesCheapestC$ 402AverageC$ 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 437AverageC$ 1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 629AverageC$ 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 776AverageC$ 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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