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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, CA from C$ 276

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SNA
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Sat 5/126:00 a.m. -
1 stop9h 25m
Tue 8/122:15 p.m. -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 12/8C$ 474
Sun 20/96:55 a.m. -
2 stops16h 28m
Tue 20/106:45 a.m. -
2 stops14h 35m
Deal found 14/8C$ 620
Sat 12/95:00 a.m. -
1 stop10h 18m
Sat 19/96:45 a.m. -
1 stop11h 50m
Deal found 13/8C$ 664
Sat 5/126:15 a.m. -
2 stops14h 16m
Tue 8/126:50 a.m. -
2 stops12h 06m
Deal found 11/8C$ 669
Sun 20/96:00 a.m. -
2 stops10h 57m
Tue 20/109:00 p.m. -
1 stop16h 38m
Deal found 14/8C$ 701
Sun 27/91:20 p.m. -
2 stops22h 25m
Sun 4/105:50 p.m. -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 13/8C$ 714

Find flight deals from Ottawa to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Santa Ana (SNA). 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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 474

One-way from

C$ 276

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 375
WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 5/12-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Ottawa to Santa Ana
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WestJet
  • WestJet
  • 14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 35m total
  • Ottawa to Santa Ana
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price (C$ 329 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (C$ 56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

6:55 a.m.-8:23 p.m.

2 stops16h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 20/10

6:45 a.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops14h 35m

C$ 620
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 5/12

9:45 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops13h 55m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

9:04 p.m.-1:26 p.m.

1 stop13h 22m

C$ 669

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

6:00 a.m.-1:57 p.m.

2 stops10h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 20/10

9:00 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop16h 38m

C$ 701

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

5:20 p.m.-9:07 a.m.

2 stops18h 47m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 27/9

6:36 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops12h 20m

C$ 701

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 5/12

6:00 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

2:15 p.m.-3:50 p.m.

1 stop22h 35m

C$ 721
Cheapest one-way

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Wed 16/9

4:15 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 45m

C$ 277

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sun 18/10

6:55 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops13h 05m

C$ 337

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Wed 14/10

6:55 a.m.-5:35 p.m.

3 stops37h 40m

C$ 367

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Wed 14/10

10:25 a.m.-8:51 p.m.

3 stops13h 26m

C$ 376

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW Ottawa - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Fri 30/10

6:15 a.m.-7:01 p.m.

1 stop15h 46m

C$ 435

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Santa Ana

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of one-stop itineraries from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California, 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$ 374.

What’s the fastest layover option from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) 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 Santa Ana, California?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 56m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Ana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana. Reviews last updated 14 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Ottawa to Santa Ana have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews
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Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana, California?

    Airlines like Delta and United Airlines fly from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California in about 13h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 33m. There are 3793 km between Ottawa and Santa Ana, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana, California round-trip from C$ 315. United Airlines is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Santa Ana by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Ottawa to Santa Ana

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Ottawa to Santa Ana. 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapestC$ 315AverageC$ 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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