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$148+ 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 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — YOW
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$332
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$148
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$581
From San Diego to Ottawa
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
jue. 7/172:05 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops12h 20mWestJet
lun. 7/216:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mWestJet
Deal found 7/1$332
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
vie. 8/81:03 pmSAN - YOW
2 stops18h 18mMultiple Airlines
mié. 8/206:00 amYOW - SAN
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
dom. 7/139:40 pmSAN - YOW
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
vie. 7/186:33 amYOW - SAN
1 stop15h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$387
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
dom. 7/1311:15 amSAN - YOW
1 stop10h 26mDelta
vie. 7/185:55 amYOW - SAN
2 stops15h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/3$485
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 7/308:10 amSAN - YOW
1 stop10h 55mAir Canada
mar. 8/59:55 pmYOW - SAN
1 stop17h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$533

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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 julio 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Ottawa that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Ottawa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

jue. 7/17

2:05 pm-5:25 am

2 stops12h 20m

Ottawa

lun. 7/21

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$332

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

vie. 8/8

1:03 pm-10:21 am

2 stops18h 18m

Ottawa

mié. 8/20

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$346

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

dom. 7/13

9:40 pm-9:11 am

1 stop8h 31m

Ottawa

vie. 7/18

6:33 am-6:35 pm

1 stop15h 02m

$387

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

dom. 7/13

11:15 am-12:41 am

1 stop10h 26m

Ottawa

vie. 7/18

5:55 am-6:00 pm

2 stops15h 05m

$485

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

mié. 7/30

8:10 am-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Ottawa

mar. 8/5

9:55 pm-11:57 am

1 stop17h 02m

$533

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

dom. 9/14

1:00 pm-5:23 am

2 stops13h 23m

$148

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

sáb. 8/16

6:35 am-5:06 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$165

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

sáb. 8/16

7:01 pm-10:21 am

2 stops12h 20m

$175

San DiegoOttawa

SAN - YOW

SANYOW

San Diego

jue. 7/31

6:15 am-12:22 am

2 stops15h 07m

$709

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Deals found on 7/2

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Diego 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 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 julio 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Ottawa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 68% 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 julio 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and WestJet 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
WestJet
7.2
Good
2,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    Currently priced at $332, WestJet will fly you from San Diego to Ottawa and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $387 and $485, respectively. WestJet is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is WestJet, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $148. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Ottawa for a low price.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Ottawa (average of $294). Flying from San Diego 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 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$153Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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