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$170+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 12/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YOW
dic. 13 — dic. 201
sáb. 12/13
sáb. 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Ottawa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Ottawa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
sáb. 12/68:00 amSAN - YOW
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/145:40 amYOW - SAN
2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$461
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
jue. 12/113:47 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
jue. 12/187:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$462
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
sáb. 12/138:00 amSAN - YOW
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 1/36:55 pmYOW - SAN
2 stops44h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$539
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
mar. 12/231:06 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/304:20 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
lun. 12/227:21 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/304:20 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$559
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
sáb. 12/66:10 pmSAN - YOW
1 stop9h 33mAir Canada
dom. 12/145:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop9h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 11/11$560
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
lun. 12/227:21 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/314:45 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$588
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
jue. 12/258:25 amSAN - YOW
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/316:45 pmYOW - SAN
2 stops44h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$602
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
jue. 12/258:25 amSAN - YOW
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 1/13:05 pmYOW - SAN
2 stops24h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$613

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$461
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$506
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ottawa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

jue. 12/11

3:47 pm-12:42 am

2 stops29h 55m

Ottawa

jue. 12/18

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$462

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mar. 2/10

7:52 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Ottawa

mié. 2/11

5:11 pm-10:07 am

2 stops19h 56m

$521

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

lun. 2/9

6:05 pm-6:43 am

1 stop9h 38m

Ottawa

mié. 2/11

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 53m

$526

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mar. 2/10

12:40 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Ottawa

mié. 2/11

5:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop9h 53m

$532

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

sáb. 12/13

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Ottawa

sáb. 1/3

6:55 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops44h 43m

$539

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

lun. 2/9

6:15 am-9:18 pm

2 stops12h 03m

Ottawa

mié. 2/11

3:10 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$544

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mié. 12/17

6:34 am-12:25 am

3 stops38h 51m

$170

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mié. 11/26

6:35 am-5:25 pm

2 stops55h 50m

$188

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

jue. 12/18

6:25 am-5:25 pm

3 stops32h 00m

$224

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mié. 12/17

12:40 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$242

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Deals found on 11/13

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 San Diego-Ottawa flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Ottawa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Ottawa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Ottawa 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 San Diego-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 San Diego to Ottawa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Ottawa from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $127). Flying from San Diego to Ottawa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 SAN to YOW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 noviembre 13, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 67% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 noviembre 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Air Canada from San Diego to Ottawa. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,448 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    Departing from San Diego to Ottawa will take you 9h 38m. San Diego and Ottawa are separated by a distance of 2360 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $149, Air Canada will fly you from San Diego to Ottawa and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $309. Air Canada is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Ottawa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $127). Flying from San Diego to Ottawa in October is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 San Diego to Ottawa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 noviembre 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$149Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$309Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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