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$126+ 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — LAX
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Los Angeles are usually found in January or September, 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$126
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$370
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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 May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/306:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop11h 12mWestJet
Tue 9/23:00 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops11h 23mWestJet
Deal found 4/29$207
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/217:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2812:35 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$243
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/256:40 amYOW - LAX
1 stop12h 46mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:20 amLAX - YOW
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/316:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 05mAir Canada
Tue 6/310:30 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop8h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$258
This Porter Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Porter Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/207:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 05mPorter Airlines
Wed 7/22:00 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop7h 21mPorter Airlines
Deal found 4/29$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/205:55 amYOW - LAX
2 stops15h 54mDelta
Mon 6/307:35 amLAX - YOW
2 stops13h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$371

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 May 1, 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

6:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop11h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

3:00 pm-5:23 am

2 stops11h 23m

$207

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 7/21

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 7/28

12:35 pm-12:48 am

1 stop9h 13m

$243

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Wed 6/25

9:50 am-8:19 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

11:01 pm-2:13 pm

1 stop12h 12m

$249

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

10:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop8h 55m

$258

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 6/20

7:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/2

2:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$269

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Fri 6/20

5:55 am-6:49 pm

2 stops15h 54m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/30

7:35 am-12:22 am

2 stops13h 47m

$371

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Thu 8/21

9:55 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/24

12:30 am-7:05 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$1,785

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Mon 6/30

12:20 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops12h 27m

$126

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Tue 7/1

2:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$142

OttawaLos Angeles

YOW - LAX

YOWLAX

Ottawa

Sun 5/18

7:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$154

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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 April 25, 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 May 1, 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 May 1, 2025.
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,826 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,252 reviews
Porter Airlines
8.0
Very good
285 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

MCO - YHZ

A good flight and the crew was very nice. Thank you

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 $207, 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 $249 and $258, respectively. These flights start at 41% 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 ($126), Air Canada ($142), and Porter Airlines ($154).

  • 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$180Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$243Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$269Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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