YOW - LAX

C$ 180 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles departing on 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Los Angeles

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Ottawa to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 23% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles (YOW-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

dom., 31 ago. - dom., 14 sep.
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 00m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
C$ 320Porter Airlines
Find Deal
sáb., 4 oct. - sáb., 11 oct.
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 00m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
C$ 354Porter Airlines
Find Deal
dom., 31 ago. - lun., 15 sep.
WestJet Logo
6:10 a.m. - 6:10 p.m.YOW-LAX
15h 00m1 stop
WestJet Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:22 a.m.LAX-YOW
14h 22m2 stops
C$ 356WestJet
Find Deal
jue., 23 oct. - lun., 27 oct.
WestJet Logo
5:55 a.m. - 5:16 p.m.YOW-LAX
14h 21m2 stops
WestJet Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:42 a.m.LAX-YOW
14h 42m2 stops
C$ 362WestJet
Find Deal
dom., 31 ago. - dom., 14 sep.
 Logo
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 00m1 stop
 Logo
9:10 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.LAX-YOW
16h 09m2 stops
C$ 371
Find Deal
dom., 31 ago. - sáb., 13 sep.
United Airlines Logo
6:33 a.m. - 1:26 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:56 a.m. - 6:52 p.m.LAX-YOW
14h 56m2 stops
C$ 372United Airlines
Find Deal
dom., 31 ago. - mié., 3 sep.
United Airlines Logo
6:33 a.m. - 1:26 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 53m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 p.m. - 11:45 a.m.LAX-YOW
12h 25m2 stops
C$ 376United Airlines
Find Deal
lun., 8 sep. - dom., 14 sep.
Air Canada Logo
2:40 p.m. - 9:35 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 55m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:30 p.m. - 10:24 a.m.LAX-YOW
8h 54m1 stop
C$ 414Air Canada
Find Deal
jue., 11 sep. - mié., 17 sep.
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:30 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 30m1 stop
C$ 416Air Canada
Find Deal
lun., 15 sep. - lun., 22 sep.
 Logo
5:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.YOW-LAX
8h 15m1 stop
 Logo
7:00 p.m. - 9:11 a.m.LAX-YOW
11h 11m2 stops
C$ 434
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles is May, where tickets cost C$ 356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 649 and C$ 480 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flightC$ 180
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (49% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport an airline hub?

    Los Angeles Airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. It is also a focus airport for Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, and Allegiant Air. When flying to LAX, you will find that most of the flights are operated by these airlines. These airlines are also ideal for passengers looking to connect to other cities as they fly to many other destinations from LAX.

  • Which airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles allow flying with pets in-cabin?

    If you plan to travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles with your pet, we have you covered. Consider flying with Air Canada, Alaska, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, or Southwest. These are some of the airlines that allow passengers to bring their pets on board when flying this route. Ensure your pet is secured in a pet carrier or kennel small enough to fit under your seat. Additionally, the pet carrier should be big enough for the pet to stand or turn around comfortably in it.

  • Do airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles offer unaccompanied minor services?

    The age restrictions for kids travelling alone on this route vary from one airline to another. Fortunately, most airlines flying from YOW to LAX offer unaccompanied minor services for kids aged 5-17 who are travelling alone. For example, American Airlines provide early boarding, an airport escort to help your kid throughout the travel, and access to the kids-only lounge at LAX when on connecting flights.

  • What travel options are available from the Los Angeles airport to the city centre?

    Several transport options are available for reaching the city centre from LAX. Direct buses run from the airport’s FlyAway stop in Terminal 1 to Union Station at 800 N Alameda Street. The buses depart every 30 minutes, taking about one hour to complete the journey. You can also use the tram from the airport to downtown Los Angeles. Metro Line A runs from the G Shuttle Stop in Terminal 4 to the station on 7th Street.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles was C$ 130 for a one-way ticket and C$ 231 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    Ottawa airport is called Ottawa and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Ottawa and Los Angeles.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Ottawa?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Ottawa to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, Porter Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 437 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 468 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Ottawa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Ottawa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

  • Flights from the city of Ottawa and the larger Ottawa Metropolitan Region usually depart from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International Airport (YOW). The airport is located about 10 km south of downtown Ottawa.
  • Consider using Porter Airlines, Air Canada, or Flair Airlines when flying from Ottawa. YOW is a major hub for Porter Airlines and a focus airport for Flair Airlines and Air Canada. Therefore, flying with any of these airlines will give you more flight options from YOW to Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport that receives flights to Los Angeles and the surrounding Los Angeles Metropolitan area. LAX is about 30 km southwest of the city centre of Los Angeles.
  • Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles have at least a single stop en route. The stopover cities vary from one airline to another. Most layover cities for these flights are Calgary, New York, Toronto Pearson, Chicago, and Washington Dulles.
  • Passengers flying from YOW to LAX emit about 1825 kg of CO2. Air Canada operates some of the most eco-friendly flights on this route. The airline offers one-stop flights from YOW to LAX that emit about 35% less CO2.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ottawa to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 336 reviews
8.7Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Our flight was delayed by a bit. I appreciated that we were kept informed on why periodically. Boarding was fine. I overheard one flight attendant sounding very rude to a passenger who was not paying attention to the safety demonstration. The snacks were minimal as it was a short flight. There was no entertainment. Overall the flight was good back to LGA.

8.0 ExcellentStephanie, Aug 2025YYZ - LGA
Read more Porter Airlines reviews

Our flight was delayed by a bit. I appreciated that we were kept informed on why periodically. Boarding was fine. I overheard one flight attendant sounding very rude to a passenger who was not paying attention to the safety demonstration. The snacks were minimal as it was a short flight. There was no entertainment. Overall the flight was good back to LGA.

There was a 5 hour delay. Missed connection and now an almost 21 hour lay over!

The flight was fine see earlier note for the problem

All good the seats a little tight and no I pad screen

Everything was good except the fact you charge more for a carry on bag vs a check in bag and to top it off in US$ that was not impressive

Our flight was cancelled at the last minute for maintenance reasons and we were rebooked on a late flight when we purposefully booked our flight to be home early due to work.

Seemed like an old plane. Very noisy. The seat cushions were so old that the metal bracing of the seats were poking through. There was plenty of leg room though.

The whole experience from check in to deboarding was fantastic.

Just an evening before they canceled my ticket and offered me ticket costing 3 x times more than. I will not fall prey to these scams,Will never book through kayak now. Such a bad experience.

was okay except.. 1)the porter check in webpage doesn't let you print your boarding pass from home 2)that there was a 90 min cut off for checking in on the kiosk in general, and to print a boarding pass, even tho i checked in online already....

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

No dogs! Can we have no dogs in the cabin? Why was there a yappy little dog behind me? Lucky I had ear plugs. Sorry for others without

In spite of purchasing premium, I felt it was perhaps the most uncomfortable seat I have flown in. The base was either broken or poorly made and had no support. Even placing pillows and blankets on the seat (1D aisle) didn’t help. It made for a long and mostly sleepless six hour flight. Crew also were very loudly talking to each other through the night making it very hard to sleep. It was purchased for the price, so I get the risk, but was not impressed.

The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful I especially wanna acknowledge the staff who boarded us at the Calgary airport. The women who helped us board at the airport were incredible… they were so kind and sweet…I very happy with WestJet and I am hoping I can fly more often to Canada.

Good value, minor delay due to waiting for inbound plane but they gave accurate information about wait time. Able to switch to a seat by my husband thanks to a kind flight attendant

Absolutely terrible, from the customer service to boarding the plane. On the phone, there was some mishaps with getting in my correct date and they did not help me retrieve a refund or any assistance. I’m gonna be reporting to all my followers and family around the region of Los Angeles to New York.

Arrival at Comox from, London,ON 6 hours later... No bueano

Generally good. However. The flight left 30 mins behind schedule with no reason given.

Flight delayed, missed my pick-up had to Uber, plus missed dinner and medication, so sad!

Nothing to like because my inbound flight was cancelled without notification by West Jet or third party, JustFly. I couldn’t take the inbound flight due to cancellation; therefore could not take the outbound flight back.

Not the greatest experience everything was pretty mediocre. My seat was by the washroom in the aisle and was not located well as everyone past each other people were right in my seat and space.

Flight was cancelled last minute. Had to scramble and purchase a $2000 flight through a separate airlines. Stuck in Toronto two extra days. Missed my first two days on a new job. Had to rent a car for an additional two days. Scrambled to fins a place to live those extra two days. Spent a ton of extra money and lost a lot of money, as well as made a poor impression at work. Difficult difficult difficult

Terrible, return flight was cancelled a night before the flight was scheduled to depart and I was notified by an email and an automated message on their phone line. I’ll never book Air Canada again

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Somebody either kayak or Air Canada booked my flight under my preferred name Betty instead of my legal name and I almost was denied boarding my flight

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

Delayed 3 hours. Gave us a food voucher for CA$15, to places that were already closed or not serving food. New plane did not have entertainment options. When disembarking, they had closed the direct route to baggage claim, rerouting us through another terminal 0.5miles away. Overall, a terrible experience.

The flight was delayed for 4 hours and the airplane was really old cuz not one thing was working.

The Flight Attendant was particularly helpful to my wife, who was having a bad day.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.