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

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

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.

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$ 230 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to California in 2026

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

YOW

LAS

11h 20m

1 stop

6:10 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 368WestJet

Fri, 11 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

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

YOW

LAS

11h 20m

1 stop

4:30 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

LAS

YOW

10h 05m

1 stop

C$ 375WestJet

Thu, 10 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

6:00 p.m. - 10:50 a.m.

YOW

SNA

19h 50m

1 stop

2:03 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.

SNA

YOW

16h 08m

2 stops

C$ 482United Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

6:00 a.m. - 11:19 a.m.

YOW

LAX

8h 19m

1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.

LAX

YOW

9h 05m

1 stop

C$ 493Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Sun, 6 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:51 a.m.

YOW

SMF

8h 26m

1 stop

6:31 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.

SMF

YOW

12h 25m

2 stops

C$ 524United Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

5:00 a.m. - 12:23 p.m.

YOW

SNA

10h 23m

1 stop

10:33 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.

SNA

YOW

8h 02m

1 stop

C$ 577Air Canada

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 7:54 p.m.

YOW

SNA

15h 54m

2 stops

6:45 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.

SNA

YOW

14h 40m

2 stops

C$ 652American Airlines

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

1:00 p.m. - 9:13 p.m.

YOW

SJC

35h 13m

2 stops

11:47 a.m. - 5:58 p.m.

SJC

YOW

27h 11m

2 stops

C$ 730American Airlines

Tue, 22 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

5:20 p.m. - 10:50 p.m.

YOW

SJC

8h 30m

1 stop

8:45 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.

SJC

YOW

12h 09m

2 stops

C$ 744Lufthansa

Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

6:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.

YOW

SJC

19h 50m

3 stops

6:20 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.

SJC

YOW

12h 15m

1 stop

C$ 746Lufthansa

Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug

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Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Air Canada

30 Aug

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

8h 19m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles

6 Sep

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

9h 05m

1 stop

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 493

Air Canada

30 Aug

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

8h 19m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles

6 Sep

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

10h 00m

1 stop

YOW11:30 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 510

Air Canada

20 Aug

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

8h 19m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles

26 Aug

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

10h 00m

1 stop

YOW11:30 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 520

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

United Airlines

7 Dec

YOW6:00 p.m.Ottawa

19h 50m

1 stop

SNA10:50 a.m.Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

9 Dec

SNA2:03 p.m.Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

16h 08m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 482

United Airlines

27 Jul

YOW6:05 a.m.Ottawa

10h 16m

1 stop

LAS1:21 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

29 Jul

LAS1:23 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 31m

1 stop

YOW11:54 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 498

United Airlines

25 Aug

YOW6:25 a.m.Ottawa

16h 22m

2 stops

SMF7:47 p.m.Sacramento Intl

26 Aug

SMF6:31 p.m.Sacramento Intl

12h 25m

2 stops

YOW9:56 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 524

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Fri 11/9

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

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 15/9

6:10 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 368

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Thu 10/9

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

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 14/9

4:30 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 375

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Mon 7/12

6:00 p.m.-10:50 a.m.

1 stop19h 50m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/12

2:03 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops16h 08m

C$ 482

Quickest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sun 30/8

6:00 a.m.-11:19 a.m.

1 stop8h 19m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/9

10:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop9h 05m

C$ 493

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Tue 25/8

6:25 a.m.-11:51 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 26/8

6:31 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops12h 25m

C$ 524

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

5:00 a.m.-12:23 p.m.

1 stop10h 23m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/9

10:33 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop8h 02m

C$ 577

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

7:00 a.m.-7:54 p.m.

2 stops15h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/9

6:45 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 40m

C$ 652

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Tue 22/12

1:00 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

2 stops35h 13m

San Jose

Thu 7/1

11:47 a.m.-5:58 p.m.

2 stops27h 11m

C$ 730

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Thu 20/8

5:20 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 30m

San Jose

Tue 25/8

8:45 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops12h 09m

C$ 744

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Thu 20/8

6:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

3 stops19h 50m

San Jose

Tue 25/8

6:20 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop12h 15m

C$ 746

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 173, 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 July is your next best option. Flight prices from Ottawa to California during July average around C$ 215.

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$ 494 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

Cheap Ottawa to California flight deals and tips

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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$ 296	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,409 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 317	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,006 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 373	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,352 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 380	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 445 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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