What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Ottawa?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and WestJet are the most popular carriers operating from California to Ottawa

How long does it take to fly to Ottawa?

Average flight duration from California to Ottawa depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is 5h 13m on average, while flying from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is 5h 17m on average. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Ottawa.

What airlines fly to Ottawa?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ottawa from California according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ottawa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Ottawa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ottawa Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Ottawa Airport were last updated today.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from California to Ottawa Airport as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ottawa Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Ottawa Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:45 pm - 12:41 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

7h 56m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:47 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 47m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$384Porter Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

1:45 pm - 12:37 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

7h 52m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 44m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$394Porter Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 11

1:45 pm - 12:41 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

7h 56m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:40 pm - 9:34 amYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

18h 54m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$399Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

12:10 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 30m1 stop Calgary

7:00 am - 12:34 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$406Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16

7:15 am - 10:32 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

12h 17m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10:50 am - 10:31 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 41m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$453Air Canada

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 5

12:30 pm - 12:56 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

9h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:50 am - 10:31 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 41m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Vancouver Intl

$455Air Canada

Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 5

7:50 am - 9:23 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-YOW Ottawa

10h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:15 am - 10:30 pmYOW Ottawa-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

19h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$468United Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Jan 21

5:40 pm - 1:00 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

28h 20m1 stop Calgary

5:30 am - 3:50 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

13h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$475WestJet

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

9:35 pm - 2:09 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

13h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 11:45 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 45m1 stop Newark

$477United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

12:10 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 30m1 stop Calgary

5:30 am - 4:10 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

13h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$482WestJet

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16

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6:45 pm - 5:37 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

31h 52m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:00 am - 12:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 44m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$624Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 12

6:45 pm - 5:37 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

31h 52m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:00 am - 12:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 44m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$625Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 19

1:20 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

8h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 44m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$631Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Nov 1

1:20 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

8h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:45 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

8h 45m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$682Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

7:30 am - 5:35 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

19h 05m1 stop Calgary

6:10 am - 5:10 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00m1 stop Calgary

$700WestJet

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

7:30 am - 5:35 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

19h 05m1 stop Calgary

5:35 am - 5:10 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$711WestJet

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

12:50 pm - 1:35 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

9h 45m2 stops Edmonton Toronto Pearson Intl

6:00 am - 4:06 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

13h 06m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$920Air Canada

Fri, Oct 23 - Thu, Nov 19

12:50 pm - 1:35 amSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

9h 45m2 stops Edmonton Toronto Pearson Intl

5:10 am - 1:51 pmYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

11h 41m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

$920Air Canada

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 20

12:35 am - 5:16 pmSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

13h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:30 pm - 9:14 amYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

16h 44m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,001United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

12:35 am - 3:10 pmSFO San Francisco-YOW Ottawa

11h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

5:20 pm - 12:30 amYOW Ottawa-SFO San Francisco

10h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,122United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

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Jan 17

SNA7:50 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

10h 33m

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YOW9:23 pmOttawa

Jan 21

YOW6:15 amOttawa

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Jan 17

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10h 46m

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YOW9:56 pmOttawa

Jan 21

YOW9:45 amOttawa

13h 38m

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SNA8:23 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

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Nov 26

PSP9:15 amPalm Springs

24h 56m

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YOW4:46 pmOttawa

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PSP10:30 pmPalm Springs

$489

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Dec 16

SMF10:50 pmSacramento Intl

16h 06m

2 stops

YOW5:56 pmOttawa

Jan 6

YOW7:00 amOttawa

17h 58m

3 stops

SMF9:58 pmSacramento Intl

$1,256

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Oct 30

SAN10:40 pmSan Diego

16h 18m

3 stops

YOW5:58 pmOttawa

Nov 2

YOW7:00 amOttawa

15h 15m

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SAN7:15 pmSan Diego

$1,267

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1 stop8h 30m

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$406

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Fri 11/27

7:15 am-10:32 pm

2 stops12h 17m

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$453

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Fri 11/27

12:30 pm-12:56 am

1 stop9h 26m

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2 stops14h 41m

$455

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7:50 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Ottawa

Thu 1/21

6:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$468

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SFO San Francisco - YOW Ottawa

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Fri 10/30

5:40 pm-1:00 am

1 stop28h 20m

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Mon 11/2

5:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops13h 20m

$475

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LAX Los Angeles - YOW Ottawa

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Fri 11/6

9:35 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops13h 34m

Ottawa

Sun 11/8

6:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 45m

$477

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Sun 1/10

12:10 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Ottawa

Sat 1/16

5:30 am-4:10 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$482

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Ottawa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $417. The month of January is another great option to travel to Ottawa, with average flight prices from California averaging around $494.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Ottawa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ottawa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ottawa for around $556 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ottawa from California for as low as $409 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	7h 06m
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The best one-way flight to Ottawa from California in the past 72 hours is $186. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $384.

The fastest flight from California to Ottawa takes 7h 06m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Ottawa Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Ottawa Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from California to Ottawa Airport as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ottawa Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Ottawa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Ottawa Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Ottawa Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $155	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,388 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,448 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $192	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,782 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom $408	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 468 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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