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$164+ 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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
May 11 — May 181
Mon 5/11
Mon 5/18
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 April 11, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/112:25 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops12h 40m
WestJet
Thu 6/46:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/9$279
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Mon 5/412:25 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops12h 40m
WestJet
Sun 5/106:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$281
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 6/46:55 am
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops13h 15m
WestJet
Sun 6/146:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/7$290
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:20 am
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop9h 45m
WestJet
Sun 5/106:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/9$293
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Fri 5/112:25 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops12h 40m
WestJet
Sun 5/36:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$295
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Fri 5/11:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Thu 5/76:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$297
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 5/61:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Wed 5/136:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/7$299
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Mon 4/271:20 pm
YOW
-
LAX
1 stop11h 45m
WestJet
Fri 5/16:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Fri 5/112:25 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops12h 40m
WestJet
Mon 5/117:30 am
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop19h 05m
WestJet
Deal found 4/7$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
Tue 5/126:15 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops21h 10m
WestJet
Tue 5/196:05 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop8h 30m
WestJet
Deal found 4/8$310
This ezTravel 易遊網 deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 ezTravel 易遊網 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/2412:25 pm
YOW
-
LAX
2 stops12h 40m
WestJet
Sun 5/313:00 pm
LAX
-
YOW
1 stop11h 35m
WestJet
Deal found 4/9$311

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 April 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$164
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$354
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One-way flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 11, 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

Mon 4/27

7:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops15h 10m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

6:32 pm-9:11 am

2 stops11h 39m

$356

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 6/4

4:15 pm-11:20 am

2 stops22h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/14

6:05 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$358

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 5/2

2:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

9:35 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 28m

$371

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 5/1

5:25 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

10:10 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 53m

$371
Quickest round-trip

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 4/28

2:40 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

11:20 pm-10:03 am

1 stop7h 43m

$372

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 6/2

10:44 am-10:55 pm

1 stop15h 11m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

9:35 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 28m

$372

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 6/6

6:05 am-12:03 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

5:10 am-9:35 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$372

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 8/18

2:48 pm-11:17 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/22

6:45 pm-9:56 am

2 stops12h 11m

$412

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 7/3

3:10 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/10

9:35 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 28m

$412

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 7/18

3:10 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/28

7:45 pm-10:03 am

2 stops11h 18m

$413

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles 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 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 April 10, 2026.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $131). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 April 11, 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
433 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
433 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
433 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,571 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
433 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,320 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
433 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,916 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
433 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

John,Mar 2026

YYZ - PVR

I'm 6ft 4in. The seats don't have enough room. But was a good flight.

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 and WestJet can get you from Ottawa to Los Angeles in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. The distance between Ottawa and Los Angeles is about 2373 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $102, Air Canada will fly you from Ottawa to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and WestJet - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $142 and $172, respectively. These flights start at 71% 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 Air Canada ($131), United Airlines ($143), and Porter Airlines ($171).

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles (average of $131). Flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 April 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$102Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
WestJetCheapest$172Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$226Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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