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$83+ Cheap flights from California to Ottawa (YOW)

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — YOW
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Ottawa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Ottawa flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$187
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$396
From California to Ottawa
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Cheapest flights from California to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/712:35 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/147:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$187
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/812:35 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop8h 47mWestJet
Sun 10/123:45 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop8h 44mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$189
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/286:05 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/76:00 amYOW - LAX
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$199
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:00 amLAX - YOW
2 stops14h 22mWestJet
Tue 10/73:35 pmYOW - LAX
1 stop9h 11mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:30 pmLAS - YOW
1 stop16h 49mWestJet
Wed 10/223:45 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop8h 44mWestJet
Deal found 9/15$204
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/156:55 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop18h 24mWestJet
Fri 10/175:55 amYOW - LAX
2 stops14h 21mWestJet
Deal found 9/15$213
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/177:00 amLAX - YOW
2 stops14h 22mWestJet
Tue 10/215:55 amYOW - LAX
2 stops14h 21mWestJet
Deal found 9/15$215
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:55 pmLAX - YOW
1 stop18h 24mWestJet
Sun 10/195:55 amYOW - LAX
2 stops14h 21mWestJet
Deal found 9/16$216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Tue 10/712:35 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops15h 10mWestJet
Wed 10/157:15 pmYOW - LAX
2 stops28h 06mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$219
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/169:10 pmLAX - YOW
2 stops16h 09mWestJet
Sun 10/195:55 amYOW - LAX
2 stops14h 21mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/228:00 amLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 42mWestJet
Mon 11/246:00 amYOW - LAS
2 stops17h 15mWestJet
Deal found 9/14$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/1412:59 amLAS - YOW
2 stops13h 07mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/2212:30 pmYOW - LAS
1 stop10h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$250

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Ottawa 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

12:35 pm-6:45 am

2 stops15h 10m

Ottawa

Tue 10/14

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$187

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/8

12:35 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 47m

Ottawa

Sun 10/12

3:45 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$189

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

6:05 pm-6:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Ottawa

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$199

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 10/8

7:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Ottawa

Fri 10/17

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$199

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Sun 9/28

7:00 am-12:22 am

2 stops14h 22m

Ottawa

Tue 10/7

3:35 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$202

Las VegasOttawa

LAS - YOW

LASYOW

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 10/15

8:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop16h 49m

Ottawa

Wed 10/22

3:45 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$204

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop18h 24m

Ottawa

Fri 10/17

5:55 am-5:16 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$213

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$232

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Tue 10/7

10:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 30m

Ottawa

Wed 10/15

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$232

Los AngelesOttawa

LAX - YOW

LAXYOW

Los Angeles

Thu 10/16

4:30 pm-9:58 am

1 stop14h 28m

Ottawa

Sun 10/19

2:40 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$236

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Best time to book a flight from California to Ottawa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Ottawa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from California to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 CA to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Ottawa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Ottawa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

    Located just 6.6 mi from the city center, Ottawa (YOW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ottawa from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Ottawa?

    Departing from California to Ottawa will take you 7h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2285 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from California to Ottawa are Porter Airlines ($91), WestJet ($91), and Air Canada ($92).

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

    The most popular flight routes from California to Ottawa are Los Angeles - Ottawa, Ontario - Ottawa and Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl - Ottawa.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Ottawa 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 California to Ottawa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from California to Ottawa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 California to Ottawa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Ottawa. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$120Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$149Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$246Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%

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