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$115+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to California

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YOW — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ottawa to California flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$293
From Ottawa to California
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3012:20 pmYOW - LAX
2 stops11h 03mWestJet
Tue 9/27:00 amLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 20mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$195
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/157:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 00mPorter Airlines
Tue 7/222:00 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop7h 21mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/10$201
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/62:40 pmYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 55mAir Canada
Sat 9/1310:30 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/133:00 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$209
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:33 amYOW - LAX
1 stop12h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/211:20 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$214
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/257:50 amYOW - LAS
2 stops15h 31mWestJet
Sat 6/281:25 pmLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 00mWestJet
Deal found 6/11$223
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:05 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop7h 50mPorter Airlines
Sat 8/29:55 amLAS - YOW
1 stop8h 16mPorter Airlines
Deal found 6/11$230
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/166:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Sun 7/202:05 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops12h 20mWestJet
Deal found 6/10$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/257:50 amYOW - LAS
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/289:55 amLAS - YOW
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/126:33 amYOW - SNA
2 stops14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/129:05 pmSNA - YOW
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:14 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/3112:59 amLAS - YOW
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$260
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/247:15 pmYOW - SFO
2 stops21h 44mWestJet
Sun 8/36:05 pmSFO - YOW
1 stop9h 40mWestJet
Deal found 6/12$262

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 8/30

12:20 pm-8:23 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$195

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/22

2:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$201

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 9/6

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

10:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$203

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

3:00 pm-5:23 am

2 stops11h 23m

$209

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 10/25

6:33 am-3:34 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/2

11:20 pm-10:26 am

1 stop8h 06m

$214

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 6/25

7:50 am-8:21 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/28

1:25 pm-5:25 am

2 stops13h 00m

$223

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Sat 7/26

5:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/2

9:55 am-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$230

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Diego

Sun 7/20

2:05 pm-5:25 am

2 stops12h 20m

$242

OttawaLas Vegas

YOW - LAS

YOWLAS

Ottawa

Wed 6/25

7:50 am-8:21 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/28

9:55 am-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$245

OttawaSanta Ana

YOW - SNA

YOWSNA

Ottawa

Tue 8/12

6:33 am-5:38 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/12

9:05 pm-9:11 am

1 stop9h 06m

$250

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Ottawa to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to California, such as Porter Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,868 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,531 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mary,Jun 2025

FLL - YYZ

Fort Lauderdale staff was not helpful at all to try to accommodate my husband and myself to sit together. Also very surprised to get charged USD53 for each of our checked luggage, as when we booked the tickets online, the website indicated that our first checked luggage will be charged CAD50!! Very misleading!!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to California?

    Ottawa (YOW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Ottawa to California. It is only a 6.6 mi journey to Ottawa (YOW) from Ottawa’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ottawa to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with WestJet, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $115. Porter Airlines flights start at $124 while deals on Air Canada start at $126 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ottawa to California?

    Most travelers choose Ottawa - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Ottawa - Los Angeles or Ottawa - Ontario when deciding on the best route from Ottawa to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to California (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$180Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$186Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$243Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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