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

WestJet, United 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 52% 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 March 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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12:25 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YOW

LAS

12h 15m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 286WestJet

Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May

12:25 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YOW

LAS

12h 15m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 288WestJet

Sun, 3 May - Tue, 12 May

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$ 291WestJet

Sun, 3 May - Tue, 12 May

5:40 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 18m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 297WestJet

Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

5:40 a.m. - 1:58 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 18m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 301WestJet

Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

6:00 a.m. - 11:46 a.m.

YOW

PSP

8h 46m

1 stop

6:45 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 22m

1 stop

C$ 415United Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

7:30 p.m. - 11:46 a.m.

YOW

PSP

19h 16m

1 stop

6:45 a.m. - 5:07 p.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 22m

1 stop

C$ 416United Airlines

Sat, 18 Apr - Wed, 22 Apr

5:00 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

YOW

SMF

15h 15m

1 stop

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

SMF

YOW

9h 00m

1 stop

C$ 541Air Canada

Sun, 24 May - Tue, 2 Jun

5:05 a.m. - 12:18 p.m.

YOW

SAN

10h 13m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 10:11 p.m.

SAN

YOW

12h 11m

1 stop

C$ 553Air Canada

Tue, 5 May - Sat, 9 May

10:44 a.m. - 10:35 p.m.

YOW

ONT

14h 51m

1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.

ONT

YOW

11h 35m

1 stop

C$ 722Lufthansa

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Air Canada

2 May

YOW4:00 p.m.Ottawa

8h 29m

1 stop

LAX9:29 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

9 May

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:41 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 426

Air Canada

15 Apr

YOW5:45 a.m.Ottawa

18h 44m

2 stops

LAX9:29 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

22 Apr

LAX7:35 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 01m

1 stop

YOW6:36 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 450

Air Canada

3 May

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

9h 19m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

10 May

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:41 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 475

WestJet flights from Ottawa to California

Our best WestJet deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

WestJet

3 May

YOW12:25 p.m.Ottawa

12h 15m

2 stops

LAS9:40 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6 May

LAS1:20 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 286

WestJet

20 Apr

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

11h 18m

2 stops

LAS1:58 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Apr

LAS1:20 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 15m

2 stops

YOW5:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 297

WestJet

20 Apr

YOW5:40 a.m.Ottawa

11h 18m

2 stops

LAS1:58 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Apr

LAS6:10 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

YOW5:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 301

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

12:25 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/5

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

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 286

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

12:25 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops12h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

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

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 288

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

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

2 stops11h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 12/5

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 291

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

5:40 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

2 stops11h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/4

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

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 297

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 20/4

5:40 a.m.-1:58 p.m.

2 stops11h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/4

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 301

Quickest round-trip

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sat 18/4

6:00 a.m.-11:46 a.m.

1 stop8h 46m

Palm Springs

Wed 22/4

6:45 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 415

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sat 18/4

7:30 p.m.-11:46 a.m.

1 stop19h 16m

Palm Springs

Wed 22/4

6:45 a.m.-5:07 p.m.

1 stop7h 22m

C$ 416

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Sun 24/5

5:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/6

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

1 stop9h 00m

C$ 541

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Tue 5/5

5:05 a.m.-12:18 p.m.

1 stop10h 13m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

7:00 a.m.-10:11 p.m.

1 stop12h 11m

C$ 553

OttawaOntario

YOW - ONT

YOWONT

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

10:44 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

1 stop14h 51m

Ontario

Thu 7/5

7:00 a.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop11h 35m

C$ 722

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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$ 368, 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$ 371.

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$ 463 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$ 347 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 23% 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 March 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$ 179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,818 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 238	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,297 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 295	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 425 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 323	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,454 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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Can I find flights from Ottawa to California with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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