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$186+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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 July 21, 2026.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:00 am
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop8h 19m
Air Canada
Wed 8/2610:30 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop10h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/19$348
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/161:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Fri 10/3012:20 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop9h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 7/18$349
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Tue 9/226:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 7/18$352
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/151:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Fri 10/2312:10 pm
LAX
-
YOW
2 stops14h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 7/16$354
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Tue 9/16:00 am
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop8h 19m
Air Canada
Tue 9/810:30 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop9h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/19$360
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/127:20 am
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop10h 25m
WestJet
Sat 10/3112:20 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop9h 25m
WestJet
Deal found 7/19$363
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:00 am
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops13h 00m
WestJet
Sat 9/56:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 7/17$365
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/197:20 am
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop10h 25m
WestJet
Mon 10/267:00 am
LAX
-
YOW
2 stops14h 42m
WestJet
Deal found 7/18$366

Find 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 July 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$186
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$473
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 8/27

6:25 am-3:35 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

6:49 pm-9:56 am

2 stops12h 07m

$413

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 8/12

6:00 am-7:21 pm

3 stops16h 21m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

10:39 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 17m

$413

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/31

9:29 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$413

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 8/19

10:00 am-7:19 pm

2 stops12h 19m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

8:45 am-11:54 pm

2 stops12h 09m

$413

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 8/6

5:20 pm-8:27 am

1 stop18h 07m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

6:49 pm-9:11 am

2 stops11h 22m

$420
Quickest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 10/3

5:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

12:20 pm-12:53 am

1 stop9h 33m

$464

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 9/10

6:25 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

5:44 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops17h 15m

$479

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 9/19

6:00 am-4:30 pm

3 stops13h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

7:00 pm-9:56 am

2 stops11h 56m

$479

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 8/18

10:25 am-6:07 pm

2 stops10h 42m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

6:49 pm-9:56 am

2 stops12h 07m

$488

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 12/24

4:42 pm-12:10 am

1 stop10h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/30

11:55 pm-2:09 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$506

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Deals found on 7/17

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Ottawa-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you should look to book at least 36 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $297). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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 July 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Porter Airlines,United Airlines, andWestJet from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,012 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,411 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,363 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
448 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Shannon,Jul 2026

YQT - YOW

Seats need to be a bit bigger & I'm not impressed that you have to pay to change seats

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.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    United Airlines can get you from Ottawa to Los Angeles in just under 16h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Ottawa and Los Angeles is about 2373 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $184, 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 United Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $250 and $276, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $297). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$184Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$276Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$302Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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