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$229+ Cheap flights from Ottawa (YOW) to San Francisco (SFO)

YOW — SFO
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Ottawa to San Francisco

Wed 12/167:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Fri 1/221:45 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/7$405
Thu 12/35:30 am -
2 stops13h 20m
Thu 12/104:40 pm -
1 stop28h 00m
Deal found 11/5$424
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Sun 1/101:45 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/8$425
Sat 12/127:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Sat 1/161:45 pm -
1 stop8h 04m
Deal found 11/7$439
Mon 12/147:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Wed 1/64:21 pm -
2 stops28h 19m
Deal found 11/5$440
Sun 12/136:10 am -
1 stop12h 40m
Wed 1/64:21 pm -
2 stops28h 19m
Deal found 11/5$457
Tue 12/157:00 am -
2 stops29h 34m
Wed 1/69:15 am -
1 stop31h 40m
Deal found 11/5$458
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Wed 1/64:21 pm -
2 stops28h 19m
Deal found 11/5$462
Thu 12/177:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Sun 1/1012:04 pm -
2 stops32h 36m
Deal found 11/8$472
Wed 12/167:00 am -
1 stop8h 47m
Fri 1/2212:01 pm -
2 stops21h 59m
Deal found 11/7$483

Find flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$361
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$229
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$563
Provider with most accurate pricing for Ottawa-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Ottawa-San Francisco flights.
From Ottawa to San Francisco
One-way flight from Ottawa to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Thu 12/3

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$246

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sat 5/1

6:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops20h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 4/7

5:30 am-6:48 pm

2 stops16h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 4/20

5:30 am-6:48 pm

2 stops16h 18m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$291

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Sun 11/29

8:30 am-1:26 pm

3 stops55h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$313
Quickest round-trip

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 11/30

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$321

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Mon 12/21

10:20 am-12:35 am

3 stops17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$326

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Tue 4/13

7:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$361

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Wed 12/23

9:45 am-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

OttawaSan Francisco

YOW Ottawa - SFO San Francisco

YOWSFO

Ottawa

Fri 12/25

6:15 am-2:57 pm

1 stop11h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$370

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Compare providers for flights from Ottawa to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Ottawa to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Ottawa-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Ottawa-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Ottawa-San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco

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

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

The best time to book flights from Ottawa to San Francisco is 71 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 Francisco?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of $402). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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 Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Ottawa to San Francisco flights typically cost between $413 and $692 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $361 on Porter Airlines (Jan 14-Jan 19).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Porter Airlines,WestJet, andAir Canada from Ottawa to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.6

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

D,Sep 2026

YHM - YVR

The flight including check-in, checked baggage, boarding, flight and timing were great. My checked bag was delayed two days which was concerning. They did deliver it to my door though which was great.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?

    Departing from Ottawa to San Francisco will take you 8h 50m. The distance from Ottawa to San Francisco is about 2439 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $263, WestJet will fly you from Ottawa to San Francisco and back. In addition to WestJet, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Porter Airlines and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $316 and $391, respectively. WestJet is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Ottawa to San Francisco are Porter Airlines ($177), WestJet ($198), and Air Canada ($213).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco (average of $402). Flying from Ottawa to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $608). 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 3 airlines flying from Ottawa to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
WestJetCheapest$263Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Porter AirlinesCheapest$316Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time52%
Air CanadaCheapest$391Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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