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 54% 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?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and WestJet 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 May 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$ 245 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to California in 2026

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12:25 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YOW

LAS

9h 05m

1 stop

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 420WestJet

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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$ 422WestJet

Mon, 14 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:51 a.m.

YOW

SMF

8h 26m

1 stop

4:05 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.

SMF

YOW

14h 51m

2 stops

C$ 474United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 11:51 a.m.

YOW

SMF

8h 26m

1 stop

10:48 p.m. - 4:38 p.m.

SMF

YOW

14h 50m

1 stop

C$ 484United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 1:29 p.m.

YOW

LAX

10h 29m

1 stop

2:25 p.m. - 4:58 a.m.

LAX

YOW

11h 33m

1 stop

C$ 514Air Canada

Wed, 28 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

6:55 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.

YOW

LAX

9h 40m

1 stop

10:25 p.m. - 11:25 a.m.

LAX

YOW

10h 00m

1 stop

C$ 520Air Canada

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

1:20 p.m. - 12:31 p.m.

YOW

SNA

26h 11m

2 stops

5:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

SNA

YOW

22h 30m

1 stop

C$ 693Multiple Airlines

Wed, 12 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

1:20 p.m. - 12:31 p.m.

YOW

SNA

26h 11m

2 stops

5:50 p.m. - 7:20 p.m.

SNA

YOW

22h 30m

1 stop

C$ 716Multiple Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug

8:40 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YOW

BUR

27h 05m

3 stops

6:38 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.

BUR

YOW

23h 02m

3 stops

C$ 1,430American Airlines

Wed, 29 Jul - Sat, 1 Aug

8:40 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

YOW

BUR

27h 05m

3 stops

6:38 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

BUR

YOW

17h 17m

3 stops

C$ 1,764American Airlines

Sun, 12 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul

Porter Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Porter Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Porter Airlines

9 Nov

YOW6:45 a.m.Ottawa

7h 57m

1 stop

LAS11:42 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17 Nov

LAS12:40 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8h 59m

1 stop

YOW12:39 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 442

Porter Airlines

9 Nov

YOW6:45 p.m.Ottawa

19h 57m

2 stops

LAS11:42 a.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17 Nov

LAS11:05 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

12h 34m

2 stops

YOW2:39 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 462

Porter Airlines

23 Oct

YOW8:40 a.m.Ottawa

7h 40m

1 stop

LAX1:20 p.m.Los Angeles

2 Nov

LAX1:40 p.m.Los Angeles

7h 59m

1 stop

YOW12:39 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 579

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

United Airlines

16 Sep

YOW6:25 a.m.Ottawa

8h 26m

1 stop

SMF11:51 a.m.Sacramento Intl

19 Sep

SMF10:48 p.m.Sacramento Intl

14h 50m

1 stop

YOW4:38 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 474

United Airlines

13 Nov

YOW2:48 p.m.Ottawa

11h 27m

2 stops

LAS11:15 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

16 Nov

LAS6:30 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

11h 41m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 477

United Airlines

15 Aug

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

10h 41m

1 stop

LAS10:51 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6 Sep

LAS11:57 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 59m

1 stop

YOW9:56 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 483

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Return

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Quickest round-trip

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 14/9

12:25 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 420

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Mon 14/9

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

2 stops11h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 18/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 422

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 16/9

6:25 a.m.-11:51 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 19/9

4:05 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops14h 51m

C$ 474

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Wed 16/9

6:25 a.m.-11:51 a.m.

1 stop8h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 19/9

10:48 p.m.-4:38 p.m.

1 stop14h 50m

C$ 484

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 28/10

6:00 a.m.-1:29 p.m.

1 stop10h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

2:25 p.m.-4:58 a.m.

1 stop11h 33m

C$ 514

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 15/9

6:55 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/9

10:25 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

1 stop10h 00m

C$ 520

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Wed 12/8

1:20 p.m.-12:31 p.m.

2 stops26h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 20/8

5:50 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

C$ 693

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Fri 14/8

1:20 p.m.-12:31 p.m.

2 stops26h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 20/8

5:50 p.m.-7:20 p.m.

1 stop22h 30m

C$ 716

OttawaBurbank

YOW - BUR

YOWBUR

Ottawa

Wed 29/7

8:40 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

3 stops27h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 1/8

6:38 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

3 stops23h 02m

C$ 1,430

OttawaBurbank

YOW - BUR

YOWBUR

Ottawa

Sun 12/7

8:40 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

3 stops27h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 19/7

6:38 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

3 stops17h 17m

C$ 1,764

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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 July. Flight prices, which tend to average around C$ 127, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to California in July, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Ottawa to California during August average around C$ 141.

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$ 528 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$ 390 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Ottawa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Ottawa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	7h 30m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 7h 30m

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 May 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Ottawa to California with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 260	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,350 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 312	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,766 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,102 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 440 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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