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$115+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Los Angeles are usually found in May or April, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data 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 Los Angeles
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Los Angeles. 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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Ottawa

Fly to

Los Angeles

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

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 9/8

12:20 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops12h 26m

$115

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$124

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$126

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 9/9

6:33 am-3:04 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$141

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 7/9

7:50 am-10:50 pm

3 stops18h 00m

$172

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Los Angeles. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Ottawa to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, such as Porter Airlines, United Airlines and WestJet. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

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

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

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
9,537 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
288 reviews

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.1

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 Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $195, WestJet will fly you from Ottawa to Los Angeles and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Porter Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $201 and $203, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles are WestJet ($115), Porter Airlines ($124), and Air Canada ($126).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles. 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$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$242Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$243Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$256Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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