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C$ 263 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles – Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 479
Typical prices: C$ 460-C$ 610
WestJet
Wed 23/9Wed 30/9
YOW - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 263
Typical prices: C$ 313-C$ 350
WestJet
Thu 3/9
YOW - LAX • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
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$ 507 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 29m (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 46% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 28% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep
WestJet Logo
1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
11h 45m1 stop Calgary
WestJet Logo
7:30 a.m. - 7:20 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
8h 50m1 stop Calgary
C$ 479WestJet
Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
WestJet Logo
12:25 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
12h 40m2 stops Winnipeg Calgary
WestJet Logo
6:05 p.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
8h 30m1 stop Calgary
C$ 479WestJet
Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
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1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
11h 45m1 stop Calgary
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
15h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Calgary
C$ 518Multiple Airlines
Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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4:15 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 05m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 a.m. - 5:35 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
15h 05m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Calgary
C$ 528Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Air Canada Logo
5:00 a.m. - 11:32 a.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 32m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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10:30 p.m. - 10:29 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
8h 59m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 575Air Canada
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
Air Canada Logo
2:45 p.m. - 9:31 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
Air Canada Logo
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
10h 00m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
C$ 578Air Canada
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
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7:00 a.m. - 12:34 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 34m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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1:35 p.m. - 12:50 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
8h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 595Porter Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
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7:00 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
9h 20m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
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2:20 p.m. - 12:25 a.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
7h 05m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl
C$ 652Porter Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
United Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 7:54 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
8h 54m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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10:35 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
12h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 670United Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec
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9:45 a.m. - 7:31 p.m.YOW  Ottawa-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
12h 46m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
9:35 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.LAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-YOW Ottawa
13h 34m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl
C$ 670United Airlines
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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 September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Ottawa usually cost between C$ 563 and C$ 843 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 479 on WestJet (3 Sep–16 Sep).

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 October, where tickets cost C$ 421 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 688 and C$ 681 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 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

C$ 263
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles was C$ 263 for a one-way ticket and C$ 479 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$ 672 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$ 596 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.

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