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

WestJet, Porter Airlines, and United Airlines 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 48% 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 December 2025, 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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3:05 p.m. - 10:02 p.m.

YOW

LAS

9h 57m1 stop

8:00 a.m. - 12:39 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 39m2 stops

C$ 317Multiple Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

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

YOW

LAS

15h 33m2 stops

11:20 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.

LAS

YOW

10h 20m1 stop

C$ 319WestJet

Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr

6:20 a.m. - 5:28 p.m.

YOW

PSP

14h 08m2 stops

11:12 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 06m1 stop

C$ 384United Airlines

Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

7:27 p.m. - 8:56 p.m.

YOW

SJC

28h 29m2 stops

8:40 a.m. - 9:56 p.m.

SJC

YOW

10h 16m2 stops

C$ 404United Airlines

Tue, 20 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

5:35 p.m. - 11:52 a.m.

YOW

SMF

21h 17m2 stops

12:30 p.m. - 1:38 a.m.

SMF

YOW

10h 08m2 stops

C$ 449Air Canada

Sat, 17 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan

5:00 a.m. - 10:32 a.m.

YOW

LAX

8h 32m1 stop

6:10 p.m. - 9:23 a.m.

LAX

YOW

12h 13m2 stops

C$ 457Air Canada

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

5:55 p.m. - 9:47 a.m.

YOW

SNA

18h 52m1 stop

11:05 a.m. - 11:54 p.m.

SNA

YOW

9h 49m2 stops

C$ 490Lufthansa

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

5:55 p.m. - 9:47 a.m.

YOW

SNA

18h 52m1 stop

10:51 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.

SNA

YOW

7h 27m1 stop

C$ 495Lufthansa

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

6:45 a.m. - 10:32 p.m.

YOW

SJC

18h 47m3 stops

2:02 p.m. - 6:26 p.m.

SJC

YOW

25h 24m2 stops

C$ 1,122American Airlines

Fri, 3 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr

6:45 a.m. - 9:29 p.m.

YOW

SJC

17h 44m3 stops

6:00 a.m. - 12:43 a.m.

SJC

YOW

15h 43m3 stops

C$ 1,253American Airlines

Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Air Canada

30 Mar

YOW6:05 p.m.Ottawa

7h 24m

1 stop

LAS10:29 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10 Apr

LAS4:45 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 365

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Air Canada

4 Apr

YOW4:15 p.m.Ottawa

9h 14m

1 stop

LAS10:29 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8 Apr

LAS4:45 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 391

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Air Canada

1 Apr

YOW12:00 p.m.Ottawa

13h 29m

1 stop

LAS10:29 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11 Apr

LAS4:45 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 00m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 415

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United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

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United Airlines

18 Jan

YOW6:20 a.m.Ottawa

14h 08m

2 stops

PSP5:28 p.m.Palm Springs

21 Jan

PSP11:12 a.m.Palm Springs

7h 06m

1 stop

YOW9:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 384

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United Airlines

20 Jan

YOW7:27 p.m.Ottawa

28h 29m

2 stops

SJC8:56 p.m.San Jose

22 Jan

SJC8:40 a.m.San Jose

10h 16m

2 stops

YOW9:56 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 404

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United Airlines

20 Jan

YOW7:27 p.m.Ottawa

28h 29m

2 stops

SJC8:56 p.m.San Jose

22 Jan

SJC8:40 a.m.San Jose

10h 16m

2 stops

YOW9:56 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 416

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 26/1

3:05 p.m.-10:02 p.m.

1 stop9h 57m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/2

8:00 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops13h 39m

C$ 317

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Tue 31/3

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

2 stops15h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

11:20 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

1 stop10h 20m

C$ 319

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sun 18/1

6:20 a.m.-5:28 p.m.

2 stops14h 08m

Palm Springs

Wed 21/1

11:12 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop7h 06m

C$ 384

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Tue 20/1

7:27 p.m.-8:56 p.m.

2 stops28h 29m

San Jose

Thu 22/1

8:40 a.m.-9:56 p.m.

2 stops10h 16m

C$ 404

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Sat 17/1

5:35 p.m.-11:52 a.m.

2 stops21h 17m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 21/1

12:30 p.m.-1:38 a.m.

2 stops10h 08m

C$ 449

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

5:00 a.m.-10:32 a.m.

1 stop8h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

6:10 p.m.-9:23 a.m.

2 stops12h 13m

C$ 457

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

5:55 p.m.-9:47 a.m.

1 stop18h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 28/1

11:05 a.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops9h 49m

C$ 490

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

5:55 p.m.-9:47 a.m.

1 stop18h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 28/1

10:51 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop7h 27m

C$ 495

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Fri 3/4

6:45 a.m.-10:32 p.m.

3 stops18h 47m

San Jose

Tue 7/4

2:02 p.m.-6:26 p.m.

2 stops25h 24m

C$ 1,122

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Thu 29/1

6:45 a.m.-9:29 p.m.

3 stops17h 44m

San Jose

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-12:43 a.m.

3 stops15h 43m

C$ 1,253

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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$ 349, 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$ 367.

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$ 436 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$ 342 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 39m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 7h 39m

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 December 2025, 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$ 211	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,564 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,224 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 299	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 402 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 324	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,120 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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