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$163+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — YOW
Apr 18 — Apr 251
Sat 4/18
Sat 4/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Ottawa

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/311:59 pm
SMF
-
YOW
1 stop11h 00m
United Airlines
Thu 5/710:44 am
YOW
-
SMF
1 stop15h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:36 pm
SMF
-
YOW
2 stops11h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 5/96:25 am
YOW
-
SMF
2 stops10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/18$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Fri 7/246:37 pm
SMF
-
YOW
2 stops16h 22m
United Airlines
Thu 7/305:20 pm
YOW
-
SMF
2 stops20h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/15$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:05 pm
SMF
-
YOW
2 stops16h 17m
United Airlines
Sun 4/265:25 pm
YOW
-
SMF
2 stops20h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:37 pm
SMF
-
YOW
2 stops12h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 6/216:25 am
YOW
-
SMF
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$544

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Ottawa (YOW). 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 March 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$842
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 March 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/3

11:59 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Ottawa

Thu 5/7

10:44 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 01m

$387
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/24

11:07 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Ottawa

Sat 8/29

2:48 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$388

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/24

6:37 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops16h 22m

Ottawa

Thu 7/30

5:20 pm-10:56 am

2 stops20h 36m

$403
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/17

11:07 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$163

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/6

6:56 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops19h 03m

$312

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/17

10:22 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops13h 33m

$476
Quickest one-way

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/8

11:39 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$783

SacramentoOttawa

SMF - YOW

SMFYOW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/8

7:05 pm-12:20 am

3 stops26h 15m

$898

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Deals found on 3/17

Sorted by cheapest first

Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Ottawa

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 Sacramento to Ottawa in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Sacramento-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Ottawa 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 Sacramento-Ottawa 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 Sacramento to Ottawa

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Ottawa

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ottawa (average of $142). Flying from Sacramento to Ottawa in November 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ottawa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ottawa. 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 Ottawa. Reviews last updated March 19, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and Air Canada from Sacramento to Ottawa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,815 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,439 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Ottawa. 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 Sacramento to Ottawa?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Sacramento to Ottawa in about 11h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2367 mi between Sacramento and Ottawa.

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

    United Airlines, at $362, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Ottawa. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. These flights start at 51% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Ottawa (average of $142). Flying from Sacramento to Ottawa in November 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 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 March 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$362Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$404Average$878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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