Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Flights via Montreal (YUL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 23m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Calgary (YYC) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 468.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Flights via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 14m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Calgary (YYC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?

For as low as C$ 498, WestJet can have you in San Francisco from Ottawa in 20h 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$ 343, 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 36% 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$ 206 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 Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 227 and C$ 229, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to San Francisco?

Before booking your flight from Ottawa to San Francisco check out the most popular airlines for this route: WestJet, Air Canada or Porter Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to SFO?

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

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.

C$ 266+ Cheap Flights from Ottawa to San Francisco

Q: 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$ 667 and C$ 380 in May. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was C$ 460 on WestJet (3 May-8 May).

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Sun 3/512:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Fri 8/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 15m

WestJet

Deal found 25/3C$ 460

Sun 7/612:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Mon 8/66:05 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 30m

WestJet

Deal found 24/3C$ 467

Sat 13/612:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Wed 17/66:05 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 30m

WestJet

Deal found 27/3C$ 470

Mon 27/412:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Tue 5/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 15m

WestJet

Deal found 23/3C$ 473

Thu 4/612:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Sun 14/66:05 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 30m

WestJet

Deal found 25/3C$ 477

Fri 12/612:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Mon 22/66:00 a.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 15m

WestJet

Deal found 26/3C$ 483

Wed 3/66:55 a.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 45m

WestJet

Tue 9/66:05 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 30m

WestJet

Deal found 24/3C$ 489

Wed 27/56:15 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops30h 40m

WestJet

Sat 6/66:05 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 30m

WestJet

Deal found 23/3C$ 496

Sat 2/56:15 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops20h 45m

WestJet

Fri 8/56:00 a.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop8h 15m

WestJet

Deal found 25/3C$ 498

Thu 7/512:25 p.m.

YOW

SFO

2 stops12h 30m

WestJet

Thu 14/51:00 p.m.

SFO

YOW

1 stop13h 35m

WestJet

Deal found 23/3C$ 503

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Round-trip from	C$ 460
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Average price	C$ 613

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Ottawa to San Francisco

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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 2/5

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

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

6:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 498

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 7/5

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

2 stops12h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

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

1 stop13h 35m

C$ 503

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 2/5

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

2 stops20h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

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

1 stop25h 15m

C$ 539

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 27/5

6:15 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

6:05 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops20h 30m

C$ 613

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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 23/4

6:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

1 stop9h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

1:45 p.m.-12:41 a.m.

1 stop7h 56m

C$ 624

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 10/4

5:40 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

11:59 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 36m

C$ 729

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 18/4

5:40 a.m.-7:03 p.m.

2 stops16h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

11:59 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 36m

C$ 731

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 10/4

5:40 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

6:15 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops15h 05m

C$ 779

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 10/4

5:40 a.m.-7:28 p.m.

2 stops16h 48m

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

12:15 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops14h 20m

C$ 779

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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 9/5

6:15 p.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops30h 40m

C$ 304

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

Booking 83 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 337). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 444). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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.

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8.0

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

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8.0

Very good

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John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

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Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

429 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,303 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

429 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,856 reviews

Porter Airlines

8.0

Very good

429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?
For as low as C$ 498, WestJet can have you in San Francisco from Ottawa in 20h 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$ 343, 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 36% 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$ 206 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 Air Canada, with prices starting from C$ 227 and C$ 229, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of C$ 337). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 444). 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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WestJet	CheapestC$ 343	AverageC$ 448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	CheapestC$ 369	AverageC$ 548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time52%	Search Porter Airlines flights
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