YOW - LAX

C$ 230 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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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
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 378
Typical prices: C$ 308-C$ 504
WestJet
Fri 1/5Thu 7/5
YOW - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 230
Typical prices: C$ 204-C$ 396
WestJet
Fri 12/6
YOW - LAX • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from C$ 378 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Ottawa and Los Angeles. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 402 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 26m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 58% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 21% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
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12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YOW
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LAX
12h 40m
2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 378WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
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1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YOW
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LAX
11h 45m
1 stop
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
LAX
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 382WestJet
Fri, 8 May - Wed, 13 May
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12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
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LAX
12h 40m
2 stops
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12:10 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
14h 25m
2 stops
C$ 385WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
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12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
YOW
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LAX
12h 40m
2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 386WestJet
Fri, 8 May - Wed, 13 May
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7:20 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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LAX
11h 40m
2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 388WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
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1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
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LAX
11h 45m
1 stop
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 389WestJet
Sun, 7 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
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7:20 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.
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LAX
9h 45m
1 stop
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 391WestJet
Fri, 1 May - Thu, 7 May
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12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
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LAX
12h 40m
2 stops
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7:30 a.m. - 12:20 a.m.
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YOW
13h 50m
2 stops
C$ 392WestJet
Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
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LAX
12h 40m
2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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YOW
8h 30m
1 stop
C$ 393WestJet
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 9 May
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6:55 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.
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LAX
13h 15m
2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.
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8h 30m
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C$ 395WestJet
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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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles departing in May.

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$ 367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 648 and C$ 565 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 58% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 230
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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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.
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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$ 230 for a one-way ticket and C$ 378 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 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$ 534 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$ 527 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.
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Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 424 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.6Food
8.0Comfort
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Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

10.0 ExcellentDeanna, Mar 2026
YWG - YOW
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Even tho the flight was a bit delayed the team was apologetic. Everyone was friendly and efficient.

The Flight took off 2hrs late because there was no pilot showing up when the flight was ready to board.. Though the cabin crew was present and had prepared the plane, the FO turned around after 15 min and went away. A crew to fly the plane finally arrived over an hour later and we were able to board 1h30 min later than planned time... until everything was loaded, we left 2h late from the gate. This was a small plane, so don't expect any Entertainment... Wi-Fi access on board would work, but took an awful amount of time to figure out and get it work (I'm an IT person). Flying as VIPorter customer, I was expecting at least some warm meal, but everything served was just cold.. except the coffee maybe. Even in so-called VIPorter seats, space is cramped and trays are so tiny, you can barely setup your food. Flight caught up during the coast-to-coast crossing and was able to recoup about 45 min from the delay.. still arrived very late in Vancouver and had to wait a long time to get our registered bags. Let's see how the return flight will be in a few days..

It was okay. Had a thing with the front desk, she had me repack my suitcases to have them be under the weight restrictions, but then the other one was overweight, she argued with me about it when there were tons of people in line. Wasn’t great.

Due to a known technical error that Porter has not fixed in over a year, I was unable to check in the children on my reservation online and had to do it at the airport. Upon check in, there were no seats together, which was an issue as we had young children. The gate agent did manage to seat us together by moving other passengers, which was appreciated, but the other passengers were never informed, leading to confusion and delay upon boarding. The flight was over an hour late; no explanation or apology was ever issued. The bags on Porter take a long time to arrive--over half an hour at Hamilton on my inbound flight, and not much better on my return to Edmonton.

On my e-boarding pass it shows free wifi, yet the plane I was on didn’t have wifi. Please remove false advertising from your website and boarding passes

3.5 hr delay for a 1 hr work flight. No information as to why the delay until 20 mins before boarding.

Organization and the adjusted times but the snacks could be of a bigger portion

Smaller plane. Food and bar service for free is amazing. Drinks were in glass not plastic cups.

Poor landing as we overshot the runway and had to re land the plane. Lost both of my luggage not found as of yet. Had to pay extra money for my luggage in USD, now great my luggage is gone. Will not fly with Porter again.

This flight to St. Johns was really good. Boarding was a breeze. We left spot on time. Seats were actually pretty good. Recliner further than I expected. Three more flights to go we will see if this is the status quo for Porter.👍

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

Flight was delayed 45 minutes because originating flight was coming from Newark. No complimentary snacks were offered on this 5+ hour flight. No screens for the flight, but movies offered if you had already downloaded the United app (which I hadn't on my ipad). No USB ports, only a flimsy plug-in port near the bottom of the seat that was hard to see and kept coming unplugged.

I dread trans-Pacific flights. They are very long. This was my first time on Universal, and it was my best crossing ever. The staff were professional, the hospitality was great, and the food was delicious. The entertainment system filled the long flight hours. I will seek out Universal flights from now onwards. 🙂

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

As someone who never flies WestJet unless there is no other viable option I have to give this crew credit where credit is due. Extremely well done everyone.

Flight left on time. The crew was very friendly. I had to buy a proper meal. Small cookie and a drink just doesn’t cut it for a 4.5 hours flight.

Experience was good, the wifi hook up is somewhat tough

I didn't think about not having the right app for wifi because my connecting flight was with Westjet and when I took off from Seattle I was thinking I would use my wifi, but realized I couldn't on my Westjet app and I did not have Delta's app downloaded.

I will not be flying with westjet again. I was uncomfortable in my seat. The position made my back hurt so bad. My wife was able to fit the seatbelt around her with out an extension but was unable to put the tray table down or fit in the seat for that matter. Our bag was smashed and I spent two hours trying to fill out the application for a damaged bag before I gave up. The 80 photos I took would not work and nothing telling me the format to upload them as.. I made the mistake of unpacking the bag before taking photos so no claim for me. Next trip to Canada I will have to use air Canada.

My luggage was damaged 1 wheel was out I can't find it nowhere

Took 3 hours to check in and drop off our suitcases. Half of the passengers were still in line by boarding time. The computer systems and staff were very slow. Staff were also disorganized and kept allowing later flights to skip lines. Suitcases were piling on that several other passengers didn't get their suitcases. Then, we were sitting in the plane for 2 hours and were told that the flight was overbooked. We missed our connecting flight and had to fly the following day but with a stop over. Good thing ONE WestJet customer rep was pleasant and actually knew how to do her job when we wanted to rebook to a direct flight. Thank you to Kim at Toronto airport. Terrible experience at PUJ. Won't go back to Dominican Republic.

Loading was delayed multiple times, due to what seemed like boarding pass check system failures, or poor process. Additional delays due to plane congestion on the airport tarmac. All was made up by comfortable seating, good food and good in-flight entertainment.

Great seats, super comfortable, but no in flight entertainment which was a let down

Airplane is too small. Crew, especially the flight attendant who looked after our area, was not at all friendly and a touch authoratative. She may have been the most gruff flight attendant i've come across in 40 years of business travel

We left over 2 hours late and they didn't even give us a complimentary snack, when getting to the desk I asked if I could be put in a row with only 1 other person or an empt y one I was told the flight was full when the last two rows were empty. All around over it

They are very proactive and made our boarding easy and always notified us about any changes well in advance.

Great flight. Only complaint is it took over an hour for my luggage to get to the carousel on the return to LAX That was irritating

The flight was very smooth and good. Boarding was fast, but the staff was just decently friendly.

No food to provide, they forgot that, in some cases, people stay at the airport for hours without food. Now, to provide them with food, they have to ask them to pay, because some don't have money. That way, they can't eat.

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

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