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$168+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to San Diego (SAN)

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — SAN
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 3/275:00 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Air Canada
Fri 4/31:10 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop9h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:44 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1510:30 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop12h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/910:00 am
YOW
-
SAN
2 stops13h 05m
United Airlines
Fri 4/177:14 pm
SAN
-
YOW
2 stops11h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:15 pm
YOW
-
SAN
2 stops11h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 3/118:50 pm
SAN
-
YOW
2 stops17h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$291
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Sun 4/55:00 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Air Canada
Wed 4/156:10 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop9h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$292
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/105:00 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 53m
Air Canada
Thu 4/161:10 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop9h 24m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/10$302
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 5/137:20 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 50m
WestJet
Wed 5/273:30 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop11h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 2/10$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Sat 5/307:20 am
YOW
-
SAN
1 stop9h 50m
WestJet
Fri 6/53:30 pm
SAN
-
YOW
1 stop11h 10m
WestJet
Deal found 2/11$321

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to San Diego (SAN). 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$286
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$168
(Air Canada)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$519
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to San Diego 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 February 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ottawa to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Ottawa

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Fri 3/27

5:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop9h 53m

San Diego

Fri 4/3

1:10 pm-1:34 am

1 stop9h 24m

$286

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 4/8

10:44 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

10:30 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$289

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Thu 4/9

10:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

San Diego

Wed 4/15

3:04 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$289

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 4/8

10:44 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 15m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

9:45 pm-10:03 am

1 stop9h 18m

$289

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 4/8

10:44 am-9:22 pm

2 stops13h 38m

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:20 pm-9:11 am

2 stops11h 51m

$290

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Sun 4/12

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 49m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

7:14 pm-10:03 am

2 stops11h 49m

$290

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 4/8

2:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops10h 50m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

8:39 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops14h 20m

$290

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Wed 4/1

10:44 am-9:22 pm

2 stops13h 38m

San Diego

Wed 4/8

6:20 am-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$290

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Tue 3/3

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop8h 53m

$169

OttawaSan Diego

YOW - SAN

YOWSAN

Ottawa

Thu 4/9

10:44 am-8:12 pm

2 stops12h 28m

$173

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to San Diego

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 San Diego in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 Ottawa-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-San Diego 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 Ottawa-San Diego 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 San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Ottawa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to San Diego is 52 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego (average of $131). Flying from Ottawa to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to San Diego?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Ottawa to San Diego 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
9,283 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,283 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Ottawa to San Diego can take about 9h 53m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $286. The distance between Ottawa and San Diego is about 2360 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Ottawa to San Diego round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to San Diego.. United Airlines is currently priced 33% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Diego (average of $131). Flying from Ottawa to San Diego in December is currently the most expensive (average of $266). 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 airline flying from Ottawa to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Ottawa to San Diego. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$293Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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