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.

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

WestJet, Delta, and Air Canada 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 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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7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 25m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 264WestJet

Sun, 3 May - Tue, 12 May

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

YOW

LAS

12h 15m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 267WestJet

Sat, 30 May - Fri, 5 Jun

7:30 a.m. - 4:35 p.m.

YOW

LAS

12h 05m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 268WestJet

Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 5 May

10:44 a.m. - 10:48 p.m.

YOW

SMF

15h 04m

1 stop

8:07 p.m. - 10:03 a.m.

SMF

YOW

10h 56m

2 stops

C$ 424United Airlines

Wed, 15 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr

2:05 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

YOW

SFO

10h 25m

1 stop

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

SFO

YOW

9h 45m

1 stop

C$ 439Air Canada

Sat, 4 Apr - Mon, 13 Apr

10:44 a.m. - 10:48 p.m.

YOW

SMF

15h 04m

1 stop

5:00 a.m. - 10:05 p.m.

SMF

YOW

14h 05m

2 stops

C$ 443United Airlines

Wed, 22 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

2:50 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.

YOW

LAX

9h 09m

1 stop

10:30 p.m. - 9:41 a.m.

LAX

YOW

8h 11m

1 stop

C$ 457Air Canada

Mon, 27 Apr - Mon, 4 May

6:55 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

YOW

SNA

13h 05m

2 stops

8:14 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.

SNA

YOW

30h 21m

2 stops

C$ 465Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 11 May

6:00 a.m. - 9:07 a.m.

YOW

BUR

30h 07m

2 stops

7:36 p.m. - 12:39 a.m.

BUR

YOW

26h 03m

3 stops

C$ 478Multiple Airlines

Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 17 Apr

6:25 a.m. - 10:41 p.m.

YOW

SJC

19h 16m

1 stop

2:46 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.

SJC

YOW

15h 25m

2 stops

C$ 520Lufthansa

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

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Air Canada

22 May

YOW11:15 a.m.Ottawa

14h 15m

1 stop

LAS10:30 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

25 May

LAS11:25 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7h 16m

1 stop

YOW9:41 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 365

Air Canada

4 Apr

YOW2:05 p.m.Ottawa

10h 25m

1 stop

SFO9:30 p.m.San Francisco

13 Apr

SFO6:00 p.m.San Francisco

9h 45m

1 stop

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 439

Air Canada

27 Apr

YOW2:50 p.m.Ottawa

9h 09m

1 stop

LAX8:59 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

4 May

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles Los Angeles

8h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:41 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 457

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

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United Airlines

15 Apr

YOW10:44 a.m.Ottawa

15h 04m

1 stop

SMF10:48 p.m.Sacramento Intl

20 Apr

SMF8:07 p.m.Sacramento Intl

10h 56m

2 stops

YOW10:03 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 424

United Airlines

22 Apr

YOW10:44 a.m.Ottawa

15h 04m

1 stop

SMF10:48 p.m.Sacramento Intl

25 Apr

SMF5:00 a.m.Sacramento Intl

14h 05m

2 stops

YOW10:05 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 443

United Airlines

1 May

YOW5:25 p.m.Ottawa

8h 31m

1 stop

SJC10:56 p.m.San Jose

4 May

SJC6:19 p.m.San Jose

11h 52m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 472

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

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

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

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 264

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 30/5

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

2 stops12h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/6

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 267

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 26/4

7:30 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/5

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 268

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 15/4

10:44 a.m.-10:48 p.m.

1 stop15h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 20/4

8:07 p.m.-10:03 a.m.

2 stops10h 56m

C$ 424

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW - SFO

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 4/4

2:05 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

1 stop10h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

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

1 stop9h 45m

C$ 439

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 22/4

10:44 a.m.-10:48 p.m.

1 stop15h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 25/4

5:00 a.m.-10:05 p.m.

2 stops14h 05m

C$ 443

Quickest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 27/4

2:50 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop9h 09m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/5

10:30 p.m.-9:41 a.m.

1 stop8h 11m

C$ 457

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

6:55 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2 stops13h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 11/5

8:14 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops30h 21m

C$ 465

OttawaBurbank

YOW - BUR

YOWBUR

Ottawa

Fri 10/4

6:00 a.m.-9:07 a.m.

2 stops30h 07m

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 17/4

7:36 p.m.-12:39 a.m.

3 stops26h 03m

C$ 478

OttawaSan Jose

YOW - SJC

YOWSJC

Ottawa

Tue 28/4

6:25 a.m.-10:41 p.m.

1 stop19h 16m

San Jose

Tue 5/5

2:46 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

2 stops15h 25m

C$ 520

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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$ 364, 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$ 369.

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$ 460 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$ 346 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,800 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 193	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 423 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,295 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 315	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,424 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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