Which airlines fly to California?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Ottawa according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to California are updated daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to California.

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

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 Ottawa Airport to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California 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 California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 234 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to California in 2026

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7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 25m

2 stops

1:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 373WestJet

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

1:20 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 20m

1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 376WestJet

Wed, 30 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 3:01 p.m.

YOW

SMF

12h 01m

2 stops

5:45 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.

SMF

YOW

12h 26m

2 stops

C$ 555United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

5:20 p.m. - 10:46 p.m.

YOW

SMF

8h 26m

1 stop

9:20 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.

SMF

YOW

9h 15m

1 stop

C$ 556United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

5:00 a.m. - 11:47 a.m.

YOW

SAN

9h 47m

1 stop

4:55 p.m. - 5:43 a.m.

SAN

YOW

9h 48m

1 stop

C$ 576Air Canada

Tue, 6 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

5:00 a.m. - 11:47 a.m.

YOW

SAN

9h 47m

1 stop

1:10 p.m. - 12:45 a.m.

SAN

YOW

8h 35m

1 stop

C$ 588Air Canada

Mon, 5 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

6:00 a.m. - 11:44 p.m.

YOW

SAN

20h 44m

2 stops

3:30 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

SAN

YOW

11h 05m

1 stop

C$ 590Multiple Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

7:20 a.m. - 8:48 p.m.

YOW

SAN

16h 28m

2 stops

3:30 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

SAN

YOW

11h 05m

1 stop

C$ 625Multiple Airlines

Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

1:05 p.m. - 9:12 p.m.

YOW

SNA

11h 07m

2 stops

3:30 p.m. - 10:08 p.m.

SNA

YOW

27h 38m

2 stops

C$ 742American Airlines

Fri, 25 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

1:05 p.m. - 9:58 a.m.

YOW

SNA

23h 53m

2 stops

3:30 p.m. - 5:58 p.m.

SNA

YOW

23h 28m

2 stops

C$ 889American Airlines

Fri, 25 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec

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Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Air Canada

5 Aug

YOW2:35 p.m.Ottawa

10h 00m

1 stop

LAX9:35 p.m.Los Angeles

24 Aug

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

10h 00m

1 stop

YOW11:30 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 566

Air Canada

6 Oct

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

9h 47m

1 stop

SAN11:47 a.m.San Diego

17 Oct

SAN4:55 p.m.San Diego

9h 48m

1 stop

YOW5:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 576

Air Canada

2 Nov

YOW2:00 p.m.Ottawa

10h 34m

1 stop

LAX9:34 p.m.Los Angeles

21 Nov

LAX10:55 p.m.Los Angeles

7h 20m

1 stop

YOW9:15 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 586

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

United Airlines

26 Oct

YOW2:00 p.m.Ottawa

9h 17m

1 stop

LAS8:17 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

30 Oct

LAS9:50 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 21m

1 stop

YOW1:11 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 494

United Airlines

19 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

12h 01m

2 stops

SMF3:01 p.m.Sacramento Intl

22 Sep

SMF5:45 p.m.Sacramento Intl

12h 26m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 555

United Airlines

19 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

12h 01m

2 stops

SMF3:01 p.m.Sacramento Intl

22 Sep

SMF5:45 p.m.Sacramento Intl

12h 26m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 556

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 19/10

7:20 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 23/10

1:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 373

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 30/9

1:20 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 6/10

1:20 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 376

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

6:00 a.m.-3:01 p.m.

2 stops12h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 22/9

5:45 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops12h 26m

C$ 555

Quickest round-trip

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

5:20 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 22/9

9:20 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 15m

C$ 556

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Tue 6/10

5:00 a.m.-11:47 a.m.

1 stop9h 47m

San Diego

Sat 17/10

4:55 p.m.-5:43 a.m.

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 576

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

5:00 a.m.-11:47 a.m.

1 stop9h 47m

San Diego

Wed 14/10

1:10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

1 stop8h 35m

C$ 588

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Thu 20/8

6:00 a.m.-11:44 p.m.

2 stops20h 44m

San Diego

Wed 26/8

3:30 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop11h 05m

C$ 590

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Mon 5/10

7:20 a.m.-8:48 p.m.

2 stops16h 28m

San Diego

Tue 13/10

3:30 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop11h 05m

C$ 625

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Fri 25/12

1:05 p.m.-9:12 p.m.

2 stops11h 07m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 29/12

3:30 p.m.-10:08 p.m.

2 stops27h 38m

C$ 742

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Fri 25/12

1:05 p.m.-9:58 a.m.

2 stops23h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 28/12

3:30 p.m.-5:58 p.m.

2 stops23h 28m

C$ 889

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ottawa to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Ottawa is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 145, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to California in August, then May is your next best option. Flight prices from Ottawa to California during May average around C$ 175.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around C$ 576 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Ottawa for as low as C$ 464 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 40m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 7h 40m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to California?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to California are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to California?
As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to California?
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 Ottawa Airport to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California 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 California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Ottawa to California

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,397 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,940 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,305 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 384	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 442 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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