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

YOW

LAS

11h 20m

1 stop

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 409WestJet

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

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$ 419WestJet

Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

YOW

LAS

13h 20m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

13h 15m

2 stops

C$ 421WestJet

Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

6:55 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

YOW

LAS

13h 20m

2 stops

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

LAS

YOW

8h 25m

1 stop

C$ 424WestJet

Sat, 26 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 5:29 p.m.

YOW

SNA

14h 29m

2 stops

6:32 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.

SNA

YOW

12h 24m

2 stops

C$ 514United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 5:29 p.m.

YOW

SNA

14h 29m

2 stops

6:32 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.

SNA

YOW

12h 24m

2 stops

C$ 516United Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

8:40 a.m. - 10:33 a.m.

YOW

SNA

28h 53m

2 stops

3:15 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.

SNA

YOW

20h 40m

2 stops

C$ 626American Airlines

Tue, 6 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 6:41 p.m.

YOW

SNA

14h 41m

2 stops

6:22 p.m. - 10:33 a.m.

SNA

YOW

13h 11m

2 stops

C$ 676Air Canada

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

6:55 a.m. - 9:40 p.m.

YOW

SMF

17h 45m

2 stops

10:55 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.

SMF

YOW

15h 40m

2 stops

C$ 703Delta

Mon, 21 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

6:00 a.m. - 5:32 p.m.

YOW

BUR

14h 32m

2 stops

8:54 a.m. - 9:16 p.m.

BUR

YOW

9h 22m

2 stops

C$ 914Air Canada

Tue, 27 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

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Air Canada flights from Ottawa to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

Air Canada

31 Oct

YOW2:55 p.m.Ottawa

9h 44m

1 stop

LAX9:39 p.m.Los Angeles

18 Nov

LAX2:25 p.m.Los Angeles

11h 33m

1 stop

YOW4:58 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 564

Air Canada

31 Oct

YOW2:55 p.m.Ottawa

9h 44m

1 stop

LAX9:39 p.m.Los Angeles

24 Nov

LAX10:55 p.m.Los Angeles

7h 23m

1 stop

YOW9:18 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 575

Air Canada

3 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

8h 19m

1 stop

LAX11:19 a.m.Los Angeles

7 Sep

LAX10:25 p.m.Los Angeles

9h 10m

1 stop

YOW10:35 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 584

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to California

Our best United Airlines deals on Ottawa to California flight tickets

United Airlines

10 Sep

YOW6:05 a.m.Ottawa

13h 48m

1 stop

LAS4:53 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

14 Sep

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

6h 59m

1 stop

YOW9:56 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 483

United Airlines

26 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

15h 01m

2 stops

LAS6:01 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

28 Sep

LAS7:49 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10h 22m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 485

United Airlines

8 Dec

YOW5:20 p.m.Ottawa

7h 23m

1 stop

LAS9:43 p.m.Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10 Dec

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

11h 56m

1 stop

YOW1:26 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 509

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OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

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

1 stop11h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 409

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 5/9

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

2 stops12h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 12/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 419

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

6:55 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 30/9

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

2 stops13h 15m

C$ 421

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 26/9

6:55 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

2 stops13h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 30/9

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

1 stop8h 25m

C$ 424

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

6:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops14h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 22/9

6:32 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 514

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 19/9

6:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

2 stops14h 29m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 22/9

6:32 p.m.-9:56 a.m.

2 stops12h 24m

C$ 516

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Tue 6/10

8:40 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

2 stops28h 53m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 14/10

3:15 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

C$ 626

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Sat 10/10

7:00 a.m.-6:41 p.m.

2 stops14h 41m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 13/10

6:22 p.m.-10:33 a.m.

2 stops13h 11m

C$ 676

OttawaSacramento

YOW - SMF

YOWSMF

Ottawa

Mon 21/9

6:55 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops17h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 25/9

10:55 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops15h 40m

C$ 703

OttawaBurbank

YOW - BUR

YOWBUR

Ottawa

Tue 27/10

6:00 a.m.-5:32 p.m.

2 stops14h 32m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 31/10

8:54 a.m.-9:16 p.m.

2 stops9h 22m

C$ 914

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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$ 174.

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$ 570 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$ 453 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	8h 06m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Ottawa to California takes 8h 06m

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 June 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$ 295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,384 reviews	Search WestJet flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 320	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,879 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 356	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,251 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 383	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 439 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights

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