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$168 Find cheap flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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Cheap flight deals 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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5:55 am - 1:51 pmYOW-LAX
10h 56m1 stop
6:05 pm - 6:56 amLAX-YOW
9h 51m1 stop
$287WestJet
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Mon, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 21
5:55 am - 3:27 pmYOW-LAX
12h 32m2 stops
7:00 am - 7:20 pmLAX-YOW
9h 20m1 stop
$291WestJet
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Thu, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 2
7:20 am - 12:56 pmYOW-LAX
8h 36m1 stop
2:00 pm - 12:28 amLAX-YOW
7h 28m1 stop
$296Porter Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
7:20 am - 12:56 pmYOW-LAX
8h 36m1 stop
2:00 pm - 12:28 amLAX-YOW
7h 28m1 stop
$297Porter Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 22
1:25 pm - 7:44 pmYOW-LAX
9h 19m1 stop
10:40 pm - 8:40 amLAX-YOW
7h 00m1 stop
$320Air Canada
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
1:25 pm - 7:44 pmYOW-LAX
9h 19m1 stop
10:40 pm - 9:25 amLAX-YOW
7h 45m1 stop
$321Air Canada
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Wed, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 13
6:00 am - 3:24 pmYOW-LAX
12h 24m2 stops
2:00 pm - 12:28 amLAX-YOW
7h 28m1 stop
Wed, May 29 - Mon, Jun 10
7:30 pm - 12:49 amYOW-LAX
8h 19m1 stop
8:19 am - 11:57 pmLAX-YOW
12h 38m1 stop
$325United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 24
6:05 am - 12:46 pmYOW-LAX
9h 41m1 stop
8:19 am - 11:57 pmLAX-YOW
12h 38m1 stop
$326United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 12
11:30 am - 10:36 pmYOW-LAX
14h 06m2 stops
9:00 pm - 12:44 amLAX-YOW
24h 44m1 stop
Mon, Jul 8 - Sun, Jul 14

Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

The average price of all flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best 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 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 January, where tickets cost $368 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $482 and $474 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, WestJet offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $168. KAYAK users also found Ottawa to Los Angeles round-trip flights on WestJet from $287 and on Porter Airlines from $296.

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September

High season

August

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$168
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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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 $168 for a one-way ticket and $287 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Ottawa and on arrival in Los Angeles.

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

    When flying out of Ottawa you will be using Ottawa. You will be landing at Los Angeles, also known as 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles are WestJet and Porter Airlines. With an average price for the route of $385 and an overall rating of 7.5, WestJet is the most popular choice. Porter Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $413 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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. Booking your flights between Ottawa and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from YOW 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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Top 5 airlines serving 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10789 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.4Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was great. However the seat I had would not recline and stay put. It would spring back to upright. Hopefully they can check the seats and maintain them. Otherwise the plane is clean and the crew is very friendly.

Boarding in Seattle is always a mess. Sat in Deltas new domestic first class cabin. Everything was great except I found the seat cushion to be fairly uncomfortable. I’m a bigger guy so take that into mind (6’2” / 300 lbs.). Crew was meh.

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

Too many oversized carryon baggage. If carrier reduced checked luggage fee this could be avoided. The staff were friendly and helpful, very professional.

Nice smooth flight with pleasant stewards. Slept most of the flight, they could have slowly turned on the lights to make it more pleasant. Otherwise a good trip.

Great! No food was available during the flight due to the catering service strike but snacks were given throughout the flight which was nice.

I wish that seats closer to the front of the plan were available, but when I booked the flight the seats were VERY expensive so I did not book seats at that time. The day before flying only seats at the back of the plane were available. It takes so long to board the plane and empty the plane on arrival due to SO many roller bags.

Crew was rude.didn’t even say hi or welcome to board

Good flight. No I’m seat entertainment. But my phone worked just fine on the west jet app.

Nothing special. Unacceptable wait for baggage on arriving in Calgary

Departure delay on a late night flight. Made us even later. Tired but got home.

Westjet forced me to put my carry-on baggage in check-in probably because I was assigned seat 23A (the last row seat), which had no cabin space, which is unfair. I wanted to carry on my luggage so that I don't have to wait at the airport for my luggage. Also, because there was no cabin space, I was forced to keep my laptop bag under the seat, which I didn't want to as I was carrying 2 laptops and charger. The airline should basically tell people that if you are assigned a last row seat, then you are not allowed a cabin baggage or a personal item.

Easy processing, flight time was quick and staff was professional and kind.

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Tight transfer in Montreal. (15 min) However, we made it, as did my luggage.

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

First time with Porter. Amazing experience overall, will be my airline of choice in North America whenever possible. Liked the quality of food and how it was served but one suggestion- a hot meal on the longer flights, perhaps?

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10 Tips for people flying porter from Boston. The airline doesn’t have inflight entertainment No TV No WIFI. Bring your entertainment with you.

The airline arrival at the downtown airport is a big plus.. Food and beverage was excellent. Their non weather related cancellation is horrible. Overall I gave the airline 7 over 10

Wasn’t on the flight- again. Bad weather in Halifax and I was in an accident. What a poor experience to have to pay for all this flight and not be on it

I didn’t make my flight due to poor weather and I had an accident driving there. I tried to get my money back or even credit and nothing. I have an entire flight both to Florida and back that I paid for and no one will give me any money back. I know this isn’t just Porter and it’s 3rd party- however airlines should allow these companies to take money for things they don’t get. I’m so upset. Who can afford a full flight they never take?

Flight Ottawa to Toronto canceled and no crew was available to direct me on what to do. I opened a file and I wait to be compensated.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Over two hours wait to get wheelchair assistance from arrival to the departure gate for LA was unreasonable even though there appreared to be heavy demand.

I was duped into thinking it was a United Airlines flight when in fact United had nothing to do with it.

There was no lounge for passengers waiting before boarding the aircraft at F65, so passengers are just sitting on the floor or just spread everywhere the premises before boarding.

The flight and crew were fine. The entertainment- the sound was so bad through the headphones I could barely understand it and it was a show I had seen before. The food might have been fine but having to have an account with united in order to access the app in order to pay for the food was rage inducing. I had entered my credit card info at home and logged in as guest but that wouldn’t allow the “wallet” tab to open in the app. And then the wifi was so bad that it took about 45 minutes to fully log in and get all the info working at which time I missed the food. You shouldn’t have to give your address, email and phone number in order to get a hamburger.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

We booked flight thru Amex travel and it was already a lot of money for economy and no reserved seats until check in. On our flight from fra, we could not check in one passenger online and when we went to the airport, they said he does not have a guaranteed seat and he would be on a waiting list. This was a guaranteed seat and United overbooked. It was sos stressful when at the gate because they didn’t have a seat and the response was yeh, nothing we can do because the industry overbooks. But they knew we had one person with no seat and even up till boarding, they didn’t say anything. We had to go to the counter over 3 times and my husband was so beside himself, I went up and the counter person said yes, you have a ticket. Ohalaa, why wouldn’t they say anything? Leave us in angst the entire waiting time on a delayed flight. That’s poor customer service. On the flight, people would recline seats immediately and not even return them to normal when eating. We were so crammed, I can not fly eco again on Lufthansa or United when international. Other airlines have been better even when we were in economy. Not even worth it to upgrade to business compared to other airlines either. Overall, it was a really bad flight mainly because of the initial boarding and then no oversight over passengers. The flight crew did their best but they should really announce it more that people need to recline seats back. Kids kicking chairs, all the babies crying…must’ve been my worse flight in 15 years.

United force you to download their App to do the check-in.

Excellent in flight service, perhaps the best we've ever had. Business class feels tired and needs improvement to compete with other airlines. The food looked good but tasted terrible. Check in was quick, the flight arrived early and our luggage was on our flight with us.

Terrible quality wifi and they charge a lot for it. They nickel and dime you for everything.

Well you cancelled our direct flight to Austin from Toronto granted you got us on another flight but sent us to Denver then onto Austin delaying our arrival time in Austin by 7 hrs I was flying with 3 other people none of us were happy with our Air Canada experience

Food offerings need to be more plentiful and beverages need to be more healthy.

The crew suki/zuki is very rude. The zoning is only being announce once and there’s no way we will know what is currently allowed to board. I’m zone 5 (currently it was zone 3 but hich I didn’t know coz i went to the restroom). I saw a guy (zone 4) start boarding also. Then my husband (zone 5) started boarding also. But when it’s my turn, he said that i have to wait coz it’s still zone 3 and I questioned him why was my husband allowed when we are both zone 5 and i pointed to him my husband who’s boarding already and he told me to be attentive next time. And i told him he was so rude u like the other lady staff who is nice. The lady is the one who allowed the man (zone 4) and my husband to start boarding. There were 2 lines (the lady and suki)

Nothing at all ! Everything was fantastic from start to finish 👏

As usual with Air Canada, being on schedule would be nice. Tv kept shutting off and having to reset it by staff every time. Irritating.

We travelled from Toronto Canada to Lax airport USA on December 27th 10.45 pm flight 5 hour plus flight with only 2x small soft drink's No food included with the flight which I believe is classed as an internal flight If you wanted food you had to buy How cheap is this ??? we travel a lot and have never seen this before on any other airline Come on Air Canada, this is what you call cheap

Crew was amazing. The seats give me a sore neck for days upon arrival to my destination. Perhaps Business Class seats are designed differently. I’m 5’4”, the neck portion of the seat may hit me strangely for my height range.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/24Wed
2 stopsWestJet
15h 05mYOW-LAX
$168
5/20Mon
2 stopsWestJet
14h 54mYOW-LAX
$172
7/8Mon
2 stopsPorter Airlines
11h 11mYOW-LAX
$178
5/20Mon
1 stopPorter Airlines
8h 06mYOW-LAX
$179
11/3Sun
1 stopAir Canada
7h 51mYOW-LAX
$191
7/22Mon
1 stopAir Canada
14h 27mYOW-LAX
$200
5/20Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
15h 02mYOW-LAX
$211
6/19Wed
3 stops
22h 50mYOW-LAX
$212
7/23Tue
3 stops
21h 32mYOW-LAX
$215
6/25Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
14h 59mYOW-LAX
$239

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/11Sat
multi-stopPorter Airlines
8h 06mYOW-LAX
10/4Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
7h 27mLAX-YOW
$311
5/11Sat
multi-stopPorter Airlines
8h 06mYOW-LAX
10/4Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
14h 45mLAX-YOW
$326
5/11Sat
multi-stopWestJet
27h 10mYOW-LAX
10/4Fri
multi-stopWestJet
24h 41mLAX-YOW
$377

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