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$ 243 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to California in 2026

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One-way

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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$ 378WestJet

Wed, 16 Sep - Sun, 27 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$ 380WestJet

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

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

YOW

LAS

11h 25m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 387WestJet

Sun, 20 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.

YOW

SMF

17h 45m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 5:16 p.m.

SMF

YOW

7h 16m

1 stop

C$ 499United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 6:41 p.m.

YOW

SNA

15h 16m

1 stop

6:36 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.

SNA

YOW

11h 35m

2 stops

C$ 527United Airlines

Sat, 3 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

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$ 574Air Canada

Mon, 19 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct

6:01 p.m. - 10:27 a.m.

YOW

SNA

19h 26m

1 stop

9:00 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.

SNA

YOW

9h 11m

1 stop

C$ 633Air Canada

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

6:25 a.m. - 12:33 p.m.

YOW

PSP

9h 08m

1 stop

12:40 p.m. - 12:56 a.m.

PSP

YOW

9h 16m

1 stop

C$ 634Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

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$ 743American Airlines

Fri, 25 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

8:40 a.m. - 8:32 p.m.

YOW

BUR

14h 52m

2 stops

7:00 a.m. - 12:25 a.m.

BUR

YOW

14h 25m

2 stops

C$ 1,212American Airlines

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

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Delta flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Delta deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Delta

12 Nov

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

15h 47m

2 stops

SAN6:27 p.m.San Diego

16 Nov

SAN8:00 a.m.San Diego

13h 42m

2 stops

YOW12:42 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 662

Delta

16 Jul

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

16h 09m

2 stops

LAX8:04 p.m.Los Angeles

17 Jul

LAX10:20 p.m.Los Angeles

16h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:35 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 806

Delta

10 Jul

YOW6:55 a.m.Ottawa

12h 22m

2 stops

LAX4:17 p.m.Los Angeles

17 Jul

LAX10:20 p.m.Los Angeles

16h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:35 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 860

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

United Airlines

14 Oct

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

15h 43m

3 stops

LAS6:43 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

20 Oct

LAS4:05 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14h 06m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 495

United Airlines

19 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

17h 45m

1 stop

SMF8:45 p.m.Sacramento Intl

22 Sep

SMF7:00 a.m.Sacramento Intl

7h 16m

1 stop

YOW5:16 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 499

United Airlines

3 Oct

YOW6:25 a.m.Ottawa

15h 16m

1 stop

SNA6:41 p.m.Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6 Oct

SNA9:00 p.m.Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

16h 38m

1 stop

YOW4:38 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 527

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 16/9

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

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 27/9

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

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 378

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

Sun 4/10

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

1 stop10h 05m

C$ 380

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 20/9

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

2 stops11h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 25/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 387

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

6:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop17h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 22/9

7:00 a.m.-5:16 p.m.

1 stop7h 16m

C$ 499

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 3/10

6:25 a.m.-6:41 p.m.

1 stop15h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/10

6:36 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops11h 35m

C$ 527

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Mon 19/10

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

1 stop9h 47m

San Diego

Fri 23/10

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

1 stop9h 48m

C$ 574

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Fri 2/10

6:01 p.m.-10:27 a.m.

1 stop19h 26m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 6/10

9:00 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 633

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OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Tue 20/10

6:25 a.m.-12:33 p.m.

1 stop9h 08m

Palm Springs

Tue 3/11

12:40 p.m.-12:56 a.m.

1 stop9h 16m

C$ 634

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$ 743

OttawaBurbank

YOW - BUR

YOWBUR

Ottawa

Sun 18/10

8:40 a.m.-8:32 p.m.

2 stops14h 52m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 24/10

7:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops14h 25m

C$ 1,212

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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$ 577 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$ 465 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 56m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 7h 56m

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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,398 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,945 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 377	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,313 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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