Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Ottawa?

Flights connecting via Calgary (YYC) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 27m.

What airlines fly to Ottawa?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ottawa from Los Angeles according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 73% 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.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Ottawa?

Calgary (YYC) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 31m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Ottawa?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $403.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Ottawa?

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

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa?

Calgary (YYC) was the most common stop: 62% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

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

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport?

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

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ottawa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:35 pm - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

6:10 am - 5:45 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 35m2 stops Calgary Edmonton

$361Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 27 - Fri, Dec 4

1:35 pm - 12:49 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 14m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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

13h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$377Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 6

1:35 pm - 12:41 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 06m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:31 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 31m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$392Porter Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

1:35 pm - 12:49 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 14m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:43 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 43m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$394Porter Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 17

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

$398WestJet

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 16

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

$399WestJet

Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 14

10:55 pm - 11:20 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

9h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:45 am - 11:24 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 39m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$401Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

3:30 pm - 1:40 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

5:45 am - 11:24 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 39m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$401Air Canada

Sat, Nov 21 - Fri, Nov 27

11:00 pm - 1:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

11h 11m1 stop Newark

4:46 pm - 8:36 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

18h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$445United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17

4:30 pm - 1:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

17h 41m1 stop Newark

4:46 pm - 10:55 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$466United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17

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1:35 pm - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:32 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 32m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$409Porter Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

12:14 am - 5:24 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

38h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

4:15 pm - 11:15 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Calgary

$573Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 8

7:36 pm - 4:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

18h 09m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

4:40 pm - 11:31 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

21h 51m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$638Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 8

7:36 pm - 5:52 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

19h 16m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando Toronto Pearson Intl

4:40 pm - 11:31 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

21h 51m2 stops Tampa Denver Intl

$648Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 8

1:35 pm - 12:37 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 02m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:05 am - 12:15 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

32h 10m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville

$725Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

5:00 pm - 11:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

27h 40m1 stop Calgary

4:15 pm - 11:15 amYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

22h 00m1 stop Calgary

$789WestJet

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 8

1:35 pm - 12:50 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 am - 12:32 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 32m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,054Porter Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

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

8h 30m1 stop Calgary

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

37h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$1,087WestJet

Thu, Nov 5 - 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

37h 40m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

$1,176WestJet

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

1:10 pm - 1:00 amLAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 50m1 stop Calgary

4:15 pm - 4:10 pmYOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

26h 55m1 stop Calgary

$1,565WestJet

Sat, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 8

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Nov 9

LAX10:55 pmLos Angeles

9h 25m

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YOW11:20 amOttawa

Nov 13

YOW5:45 amOttawa

8h 39m

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LAX11:24 amLos Angeles

$401

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Jan 10

LAX10:55 pmLos Angeles

7h 20m

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YOW9:15 amOttawa

Jan 16

YOW9:10 amOttawa

9h 19m

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LAX3:29 pmLos Angeles

$422

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Dec 1

LAX7:20 amLos Angeles

14h 06m

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YOW12:26 amOttawa

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YOW9:10 amOttawa

8h 24m

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Nov 7

LAX1:35 pmLos Angeles

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LAX12:32 pmLos Angeles

$622

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Nov 5

LAX1:35 pmLos Angeles

8h 02m

1 stop

YOW12:37 amOttawa

Nov 8

YOW7:00 amOttawa

8h 32m

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LAX12:32 pmLos Angeles

$801

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Nov 5

LAX1:35 pmLos Angeles

8h 02m

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YOW7:00 amOttawa

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$445

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4:30 pm-1:11 pm

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4:46 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$466

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Los Angeles and Ottawa?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $468 to $586.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $361.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Ottawa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $425. The month of February is another great option to travel to Ottawa, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around $452.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Ottawa from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Ottawa for around $555 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Ottawa from Los Angeles for as low as $409 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Ottawa flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Ottawa flights are approximately 32% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa

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Best Price Found	$172
Fastest flight time	8h 02m
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The best one-way flight to Ottawa from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $172. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $361.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa takes 8h 02m

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to Ottawa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Ottawa

How far is Los Angeles to Ottawa by plane?
Ottawa is 2363.4 mi away from Los Angeles. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 02m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport to Ottawa Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ottawa Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ottawa Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Ottawa?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa, the leading airline is Air Canada, making up 46% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include United Airlines with 38%, WestJet with 13%, and Porter Airlines with 3%.

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WestJet	PriceFrom $173	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,442 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $205	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,833 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,453 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom $414	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 467 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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