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.

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

WestJet, Porter Airlines, 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 January 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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5:40 a.m. - 6:13 p.m.

YOW

LAS

15h 33m2 stops

8:05 a.m. - 12:39 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 34m2 stops

C$ 249WestJet

Mon, 6 Apr - Wed, 8 Apr

7:45 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.

YOW

LAS

15h 35m2 stops

1:25 p.m. - 6:55 a.m.

LAS

YOW

14h 30m2 stops

C$ 254WestJet

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr

5:40 a.m. - 6:11 p.m.

YOW

LAS

15h 31m2 stops

8:00 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.

LAS

YOW

13h 42m2 stops

C$ 257WestJet

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

7:45 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.

YOW

LAS

11h 14m1 stop

4:45 p.m. - 6:43 a.m.

LAS

YOW

10h 58m1 stop

C$ 260Air Canada

Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

5:00 a.m. - 10:39 a.m.

YOW

PSP

8h 39m1 stop

11:25 a.m. - 11:08 p.m.

PSP

YOW

8h 43m1 stop

C$ 318Air Canada

Mon, 23 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

6:40 a.m. - 1:21 p.m.

YOW

PSP

9h 41m1 stop

2:20 p.m. - 12:43 a.m.

PSP

YOW

7h 23m1 stop

C$ 339Porter Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

11:10 a.m. - 6:16 p.m.

YOW

PSP

10h 06m1 stop

7:00 a.m. - 9:18 p.m.

PSP

YOW

11h 18m1 stop

C$ 370United Airlines

Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

7:27 p.m. - 11:49 a.m.

YOW

PSP

19h 22m1 stop

4:14 p.m. - 10:26 a.m.

PSP

YOW

15h 12m2 stops

C$ 388United Airlines

Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

5:40 a.m. - 7:52 p.m.

YOW

LAX

17h 12m2 stops

8:40 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

LAX

YOW

15h 05m1 stop

C$ 441Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb

4:15 p.m. - 8:57 p.m.

YOW

SNA

31h 42m3 stops

7:45 a.m. - 5:25 p.m.

SNA

YOW

30h 40m3 stops

C$ 550Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

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United Airlines

21 Jan

YOW2:15 p.m.Ottawa

10h 42m

1 stop

LAS9:57 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

25 Jan

LAS11:30 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14h 42m

1 stop

YOW5:12 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 304

United Airlines

20 Jan

YOW7:27 p.m.Ottawa

18h 30m

1 stop

LAS10:57 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Jan

LAS7:30 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

13h 24m

2 stops

YOW11:54 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 317

United Airlines

3 Mar

YOW2:15 p.m.Ottawa

9h 07m

1 stop

LAS8:22 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10 Mar

LAS7:00 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 18m

1 stop

YOW9:18 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 323

Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

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Air Canada

22 Jan

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

11h 14m

1 stop

LAS3:59 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Jan

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

10h 58m

1 stop

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 260

Air Canada

23 Feb

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

8h 39m

1 stop

PSP10:39 a.m.Palm Springs

3 Mar

PSP11:25 a.m.Palm Springs

8h 43m

1 stop

YOW11:08 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 318

Air Canada

2 Mar

YOW7:45 a.m.Ottawa

12h 39m

1 stop

SAN5:24 p.m.San Diego

9 Mar

SAN6:05 p.m.San Diego

9h 38m

1 stop

YOW6:43 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 383

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 6/4

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

2 stops15h 33m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 8/4

8:05 a.m.-12:39 a.m.

2 stops13h 34m

C$ 249

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sun 26/4

7:45 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops15h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 30/4

1:25 p.m.-6:55 a.m.

2 stops14h 30m

C$ 254

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

5:40 a.m.-6:11 p.m.

2 stops15h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 28/1

8:00 a.m.-12:42 a.m.

2 stops13h 42m

C$ 257

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Thu 22/1

7:45 a.m.-3:59 p.m.

1 stop11h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 28/1

4:45 p.m.-6:43 a.m.

1 stop10h 58m

C$ 260

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Mon 23/2

5:00 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

1 stop8h 39m

Palm Springs

Tue 3/3

11:25 a.m.-11:08 p.m.

1 stop8h 43m

C$ 318

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Thu 5/2

6:40 a.m.-1:21 p.m.

1 stop9h 41m

Palm Springs

Thu 12/2

2:20 p.m.-12:43 a.m.

1 stop7h 23m

C$ 339

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Sat 21/2

11:10 a.m.-6:16 p.m.

1 stop10h 06m

Palm Springs

Sat 28/2

7:00 a.m.-9:18 p.m.

1 stop11h 18m

C$ 370

OttawaPalm Springs

YOW - PSP

YOWPSP

Ottawa

Thu 5/2

7:27 p.m.-11:49 a.m.

1 stop19h 22m

Palm Springs

Thu 12/2

4:14 p.m.-10:26 a.m.

2 stops15h 12m

C$ 388

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 20/2

5:40 a.m.-7:52 p.m.

2 stops17h 12m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

8:40 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

1 stop15h 05m

C$ 441

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Mon 2/2

4:15 p.m.-8:57 p.m.

3 stops31h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/2

7:45 a.m.-5:25 p.m.

3 stops30h 40m

C$ 550

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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$ 352, 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$ 370.

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$ 440 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$ 336 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 6% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 34m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 7h 34m

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 January 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$ 214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,603 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 241	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,235 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 303	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 406 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 327	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,143 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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