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

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

Which airlines fly to Ottawa?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and United 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 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Ottawa. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Ottawa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Ottawa?

Flight times from California to Ottawa vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 5h 13m on average. Another popular route from California to Ottawa is flying from San Francisco to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport, which will take roughly 5h 24m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Prices for flights from California to Ottawa Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Ottawa Airport.

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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 required travel and health documents for your Ottawa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

C$ 162 Cheap Flights from California to Ottawa in 2025

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One-way

Last minute

Cheap round-trip flights

2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW

7h 21m1 stop

6:10 a.m. - 2:12 p.m.YOW-LAX

11h 02m2 stops

C$ 336

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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug

2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW

7h 21m1 stop

3:35 p.m. - 9:47 p.m.YOW-LAX

9h 12m1 stop

C$ 344

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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug

2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW

7h 21m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LAX

9h 00m1 stop

C$ 346Porter Airlines

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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug

2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW

7h 21m1 stop

6:10 a.m. - 5:17 p.m.YOW-LAX

14h 07m2 stops

C$ 351

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Sat, 23 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug

2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW

7h 21m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LAX

9h 00m1 stop

C$ 354Porter Airlines

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Sat, 23 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug

7:40 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.LAX-YOW

17h 39m1 stop

12:20 p.m. - 9:46 p.m.YOW-LAX

12h 26m2 stops

C$ 416WestJet

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Mon, 1 Sep - Sat, 6 Sep

6:20 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.LAS-YOW

9h 25m1 stop

3:45 p.m. - 9:29 p.m.YOW-LAS

8h 44m1 stop

C$ 420WestJet

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Sat, 20 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep

5:05 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.LAX-YOW

13h 30m2 stops

6:33 a.m. - 11:19 a.m.YOW-LAX

7h 46m1 stop

C$ 437United Airlines

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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug

7:00 p.m. - 2:13 p.m.LAX-YOW

16h 13m2 stops

6:33 a.m. - 5:03 p.m.YOW-LAX

13h 30m1 stop

C$ 438United Airlines

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Fri, 22 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug

5:00 p.m. - 2:04 p.m.LAX-YOW

18h 04m1 stop

6:05 a.m. - 7:44 p.m.YOW-LAX

16h 39m1 stop

C$ 485SWISS

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Sat, 23 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug

WestJet flights from California to Ottawa

Our best WestJet deals on California to Ottawa flight tickets

WestJet

1 Sep

LAX7:40 p.m.Los Angeles

17h 39m

1 stop

YOW4:19 p.m.Ottawa

6 Sep

YOW12:20 p.m.Ottawa

12h 26m

2 stops

LAX9:46 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 416

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WestJet

20 Sep

LAS6:20 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

27 Sep

YOW3:45 p.m.Ottawa

8h 44m

1 stop

LAS9:29 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

C$ 420

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WestJet

13 Sep

LAS6:20 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9h 25m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

15 Sep

YOW5:55 a.m.Ottawa

14h 39m

2 stops

LAS5:34 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

C$ 437

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United Airlines flights from California to Ottawa

Our best United Airlines deals on California to Ottawa flight tickets

United Airlines

30 Aug

LAX5:05 a.m.Los Angeles

13h 30m

2 stops

YOW9:35 p.m.Ottawa

31 Aug

YOW6:33 a.m.Ottawa

7h 46m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 437

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United Airlines

22 Aug

LAX7:00 p.m.Los Angeles

16h 13m

2 stops

YOW2:13 p.m.Ottawa

27 Aug

YOW6:33 a.m.Ottawa

13h 30m

1 stop

LAX5:03 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 438

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United Airlines

22 Aug

LAX7:00 p.m.Los Angeles

16h 13m

2 stops

YOW2:13 p.m.Ottawa

27 Aug

YOW6:33 a.m.Ottawa

14h 34m

2 stops

LAX6:07 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 445

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

6:10 a.m.-2:12 p.m.

2 stops11h 02m

C$ 336

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

3:35 p.m.-9:47 p.m.

1 stop9h 12m

C$ 344

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

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

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 346

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Thu 28/8

6:10 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

2 stops14h 07m

C$ 351

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

2:00 p.m.-12:21 a.m.

1 stop7h 21m

Ottawa

Wed 27/8

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

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 354

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Mon 1/9

7:40 p.m.-4:19 p.m.

1 stop17h 39m

Ottawa

Sat 6/9

12:20 p.m.-9:46 p.m.

2 stops12h 26m

C$ 416

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 20/9

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

1 stop9h 25m

Ottawa

Sat 27/9

3:45 p.m.-9:29 p.m.

1 stop8h 44m

C$ 420

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 30/8

5:05 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops13h 30m

Ottawa

Sun 31/8

6:33 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 46m

C$ 437

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Fri 22/8

7:00 p.m.-2:13 p.m.

2 stops16h 13m

Ottawa

Wed 27/8

6:33 a.m.-5:03 p.m.

1 stop13h 30m

C$ 438

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sat 23/8

5:00 p.m.-2:04 p.m.

1 stop18h 04m

Ottawa

Fri 29/8

6:05 a.m.-7:44 p.m.

1 stop16h 39m

C$ 485

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Ottawa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ottawa from California, with most prices found around C$ 353. If you aren’t able to travel to Ottawa during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 420.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ottawa?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Ottawa. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 421. Flights from California to Ottawa on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around C$ 756. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ottawa?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Ottawa is in the evening. Flights from California to Ottawa during this time can be as low as C$ 651. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Ottawa, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 756 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 C$ 512 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 C$ 437 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Ottawa flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Ottawa flight.

Cheap California to Ottawa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Ottawa

Best price found	C$ 162
Fastest flight time	7h 06m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Ottawa	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Ottawa from California in the past 72 hours is C$ 162. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ottawa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 336.

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

There are no direct flights from California to Ottawa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport - Ottawa Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Ottawa Airport and San Francisco Airport - Ottawa Airport.

There is 1 airport near Ottawa: Ottawa (YOW)

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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 are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Ottawa Airport?
As of August 2025, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Ottawa Airport.
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 offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify 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 required travel and health documents for your Ottawa Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ottawa Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Ottawa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from California to Ottawa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 146	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 319 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 203	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 9,860 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 204	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,905 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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