Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights connecting via Montreal (YUL) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 8h 23m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Flights via Montreal (YUL) offer the lowest average round-trip price of C$ 487.

Which airlines fly to Los Angeles?

Air Canada, United Airlines and Porter Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Ottawa according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ottawa to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

WestJet, Air Canada, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Ottawa to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

Washington, D.C. (IAD) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 18m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

Toronto (YYZ) was the most common stop: 53% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

C$ 249 Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles in 2026

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5:15 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

26h 55m1 stop Calgary

5:00 p.m. - 12:01 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

28h 01m1 stop Calgary

C$ 553WestJet

Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

5:30 a.m. - 9:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

18h 50m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

12:10 p.m. - 12:01 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 51m1 stop Calgary

C$ 553WestJet

Mon, 11 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan

5:00 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:30 p.m. - 9:19 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 554Air Canada

Tue, 29 Sep - Tue, 6 Oct

7:00 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

7:00 a.m. - 12:01 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

14h 01m1 stop Calgary

C$ 555Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 Jan - Sat, 16 Jan

6:00 a.m. - 5:37 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

14h 37m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:26 p.m. - 1:59 p.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

13h 33m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

C$ 557United Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Mon, 28 Sep

3:10 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 11m1 stop Newark

9:00 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

9h 11m1 stop Newark

C$ 557United Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:35 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 558Porter Airlines

Sat, 16 Jan - Wed, 31 Mar

7:00 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

1:35 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 558Porter Airlines

Fri, 15 Jan - Wed, 31 Mar

1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 45m1 stop Calgary

5:20 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

33h 15m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Calgary

C$ 560Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

2:50 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 41m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

10:30 p.m. - 9:19 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 561Air Canada

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

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1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 45m1 stop Calgary

7:30 a.m. - 7:20 p.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 50m1 stop Calgary

C$ 573WestJet

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:15 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 587Porter Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 45m1 stop Calgary

4:55 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

16h 35m1 stop Edmonton

C$ 594WestJet

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

11h 45m1 stop Calgary

7:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

13h 50m2 stops Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 609WestJet

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

10h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

11:00 p.m. - 9:56 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

C$ 623United Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 4:23 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

12h 23m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

8h 30m1 stop Calgary

C$ 868Multiple Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

4:55 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

33h 40m3 stops Edmonton Vancouver Intl Calgary

C$ 919Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:15 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,151Porter Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

6:25 a.m. - 2:08 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

10h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

6:49 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

11h 22m2 stops Denver Intl Newark

C$ 1,194United Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

7:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles

9h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

2:15 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa

7h 10m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

C$ 1,238Porter Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

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Air Canada flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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Air Canada

29 Sep

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

11h 35m

1 stop

LAX1:35 p.m.Los Angeles

6 Oct

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

7h 49m

1 stop

YOW9:19 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 554

Air Canada

19 Sep

YOW3:10 p.m.Ottawa

9h 21m

1 stop

LAX9:31 p.m.Los Angeles

22 Sep

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

7h 54m

1 stop

YOW9:24 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 586

Air Canada

15 Sep

YOW5:00 a.m.Ottawa

11h 35m

1 stop

LAX1:35 p.m.Los Angeles

26 Sep

LAX10:30 p.m.Los Angeles

8h 48m

1 stop

YOW10:18 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 589

United Airlines flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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United Airlines

23 Sep

YOW6:00 a.m.Ottawa

14h 37m

3 stops

LAX5:37 p.m.Los Angeles

28 Sep

LAX9:26 p.m.Los Angeles

13h 33m

2 stops

YOW1:59 p.m.Ottawa

C$ 557

United Airlines

16 Jan

YOW4:36 p.m.Ottawa

9h 31m

1 stop

LAX11:07 p.m.Los Angeles

31 Mar

LAX9:00 p.m.Los Angeles

9h 11m

1 stop

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 561

United Airlines

3 Oct

YOW10:37 a.m.Ottawa

10h 30m

2 stops

LAX6:07 p.m.Los Angeles

4 Oct

LAX7:00 p.m.Los Angeles

11h 11m

2 stops

YOW9:11 a.m.Ottawa

C$ 566

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OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 29/10

5:15 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop26h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

5:00 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

1 stop28h 01m

C$ 553

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 11/1

5:30 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 17/1

12:10 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

1 stop8h 51m

C$ 553

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 29/9

5:00 a.m.-1:35 p.m.

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

10:30 p.m.-9:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 554

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 5/1

7:00 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 16/1

7:00 a.m.-12:01 a.m.

1 stop14h 01m

C$ 555

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 23/9

6:00 a.m.-5:37 p.m.

3 stops14h 37m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

9:26 p.m.-1:59 p.m.

2 stops13h 33m

C$ 557

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 25/9

3:10 p.m.-9:21 p.m.

1 stop9h 11m

Los Angeles

Sun 27/9

9:00 p.m.-9:11 a.m.

1 stop9h 11m

C$ 557

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OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 16/1

7:00 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/3

1:35 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 558

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 15/1

7:00 a.m.-12:34 p.m.

1 stop8h 34m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/3

1:35 p.m.-12:50 a.m.

1 stop8h 15m

C$ 558

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 16/9

1:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop11h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

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

2 stops33h 15m

C$ 560

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW Ottawa - LAX Los Angeles

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 1/10

2:50 p.m.-9:31 p.m.

1 stop9h 41m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/10

10:30 p.m.-9:19 a.m.

1 stop7h 49m

C$ 561

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from C$ 549 to C$ 633.
The lowest price recently found on this route was C$ 553.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Ottawa, with most prices found around C$ 508. If you’re not able to fly to Los Angeles in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Ottawa to Los Angeles during January average around C$ 529.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Ottawa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around C$ 596 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Ottawa for as low as C$ 495 on momondo.

How have Ottawa to Los Angeles flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Ottawa to Los Angeles flights are approximately 31% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found	C$ 249
Fastest flight time	8h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Los Angeles from Ottawa in the past 72 hours is C$ 249. The best round-trip flight deal from Ottawa to Los Angeles found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 553.

The fastest flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles takes 8h 20m

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles. There are no popular flight routes from Ottawa to Los Angeles.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles

How far is Ottawa to Los Angeles by plane?
There are 3803.5 km between Ottawa and Los Angeles. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 8h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Ottawa Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Ottawa to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Ottawa and Los Angeles, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 37% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Air Canada with 37%, Porter Airlines with 14%, and WestJet with 11%.

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WestJet	PriceFrom C$ 345	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 3,444 reviews	Search WestJet flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 379	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,582 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,172 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Porter Airlines	PriceFrom C$ 436	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 458 reviews	Search Porter Airlines flights
Air Transat	PriceFrom C$ 652	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 575 reviews	Search Air Transat flights

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