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

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

Which airlines fly to California?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines and United 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 49% 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.

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 January 2026, there are 6 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.

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

YOW

LAS

8h 44m

1 stop

12:35 p.m. - 12:22 a.m.

LAS

YOW

8h 47m

1 stop

C$ 251WestJet

Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 5 May

5:40 a.m. - 6:13 p.m.

YOW

LAS

15h 33m

2 stops

8:05 a.m. - 12:39 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 34m

2 stops

C$ 254WestJet

Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

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

YOW

LAS

8h 44m

1 stop

8:00 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 22m

2 stops

C$ 258WestJet

Thu, 30 Apr - Tue, 5 May

6:40 a.m. - 1:21 p.m.

YOW

PSP

9h 41m

1 stop

2:20 p.m. - 12:43 a.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 23m

1 stop

C$ 333Porter Airlines

Thu, 12 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb

5:48 p.m. - 9:43 a.m.

YOW

PSP

18h 55m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.

PSP

YOW

11h 18m

1 stop

C$ 366United Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

6:00 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.

YOW

SAN

8h 53m

1 stop

6:05 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.

SAN

YOW

9h 38m

1 stop

C$ 372Air Canada

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

6:00 a.m. - 11:53 a.m.

YOW

SAN

8h 53m

1 stop

6:05 p.m. - 9:23 a.m.

SAN

YOW

12h 18m

2 stops

C$ 376Air Canada

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar

6:20 a.m. - 5:17 p.m.

YOW

PSP

13h 57m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 07m

1 stop

C$ 378United Airlines

Sun, 15 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

6:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

YOW

SFO

9h 10m

1 stop

10:15 a.m. - 6:23 p.m.

SFO

YOW

29h 08m

2 stops

C$ 411Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

6:40 a.m. - 12:36 p.m.

YOW

LAX

8h 56m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 12:39 a.m.

LAX

YOW

14h 39m

2 stops

C$ 433Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

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United Airlines

6 Feb

YOW2:15 p.m.Ottawa

10h 42m

1 stop

LAS9:57 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9 Feb

LAS11:50 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 37m

1 stop

YOW2:27 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 304

United Airlines

26 Jan

YOW5:11 p.m.Ottawa

9h 08m

1 stop

LAS11:19 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Jan

LAS7:15 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 57m

1 stop

YOW5:12 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 315

United Airlines

30 Jan

YOW7:27 p.m.Ottawa

17h 12m

2 stops

LAS9:39 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

2 Feb

LAS12:59 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 19m

2 stops

YOW9:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 316

WestJet flights from Ottawa to California

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WestJet

30 Apr

YOW3:45 p.m.Ottawa

8h 44m

1 stop

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

5 May

LAS12:35 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 47m

1 stop

YOW12:22 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 251

WestJet

9 Mar

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

15h 33m

2 stops

LAS6:13 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12 Mar

LAS8:05 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 34m

2 stops

YOW12:39 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 254

WestJet

30 Apr

YOW3:45 p.m.Ottawa

8h 44m

1 stop

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

5 May

LAS8:00 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 22m

2 stops

YOW12:22 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 258

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

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

1 stop8h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

12:35 p.m.-12:22 a.m.

1 stop8h 47m

C$ 251

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 9/3

5:40 a.m.-6:13 p.m.

2 stops15h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 12/3

8:05 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops13h 34m

C$ 254

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

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

1 stop8h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops13h 22m

C$ 258

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Thu 12/2

6:40 a.m.-1:21 p.m.

1 stop9h 41m

Palm Springs

Thu 19/2

2:20 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

C$ 333

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Fri 27/2

5:48 p.m.-9:43 a.m.

2 stops18h 55m

Palm Springs

Thu 5/3

7:00 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop11h 18m

C$ 366

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Thu 26/2

6:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Thu 5/3

6:05 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

1 stop9h 38m

C$ 372

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Thu 26/2

6:00 a.m.-11:53 a.m.

1 stop8h 53m

San Diego

Thu 5/3

6:05 p.m.-9:23 a.m.

2 stops12h 18m

C$ 376

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sun 15/2

6:20 a.m.-5:17 p.m.

2 stops13h 57m

Palm Springs

Tue 24/2

7:00 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

1 stop7h 07m

C$ 378

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 3/3

6:00 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

10:15 a.m.-6:23 p.m.

2 stops29h 08m

C$ 411

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 5/2

6:40 a.m.-12:36 p.m.

1 stop8h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

7:00 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops14h 39m

C$ 433

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Ottawa to California

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to California from Ottawa is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 354, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to California in May, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Ottawa to California during August average around C$ 372.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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$ 442 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$ 337 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	8h 06m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 8h 06m

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

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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 January 2026, there are 6 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
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 215	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,619 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 242	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,240 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 304	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 407 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 329	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,155 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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