Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to San Diego?

Flights from Ottawa to San Diego usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to San Diego?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to San Diego: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to San Diego pass through?

One-stop flights from Ottawa to San Diego most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 24% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 14% of one-stop connections • Calgary (YYC) - 11% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to San Diego?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Ottawa to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $456 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $624, a difference of $168. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Ottawa to San Diego?

A nonstop flight from Ottawa to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,360 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to San Diego changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $1,563. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ottawa to San Diego?

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 41m, compared with 8h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 49m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Diego?

San Diego is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to San Diego flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Diego range from $445 to $599, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $445 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San Diego?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Diego typically range from $445 to $599. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $361, on Air Canada.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Diego. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Diego at $427 round-trip. •December ($939) and August ($555) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?

Air Canada ($361) and WestJet ($371) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to San Diego?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Ottawa to San Diego route. 41% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to San Diego?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $461. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to San Diego which airport offers the shortest layover?

Newark (EWR) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to San Diego layovers at 5h 23m over the past 3 months.

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September

Cheapest • 16% price drop

August

Most popular

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Cheapest • Avg $461 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 8h 41m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

7:45 am - 4:25 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 40m1 stop Vancouver Intl

12:55 pm - 11:55 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

8h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$361Air Canada

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

6:10 am - 12:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 30m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

31h 10m1 stop Calgary

$371WestJet

Sat, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 24

6:00 am - 12:00 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:50 pm - 1:40 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

9h 50m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$377Air Canada

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

4:15 pm - 12:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

23h 25m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

31h 10m1 stop Calgary

$400WestJet

Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

4:15 pm - 12:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

23h 25m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

31h 10m1 stop Calgary

$401WestJet

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

7:45 am - 4:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

12:55 pm - 11:55 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

8h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$406Air Canada

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

7:45 am - 4:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 25m1 stop Vancouver Intl

12:55 pm - 11:55 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

8h 00m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$410Air Canada

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

6:10 am - 12:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 30m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

31h 10m1 stop Calgary

$411WestJet

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 am - 5:53 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 08m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

4:45 pm - 2:09 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

18h 24m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$425United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

6:15 am - 5:17 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

14h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

10:30 pm - 2:09 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$425United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 2:57 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:20 pm - 9:11 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

7h 51m1 stop Newark

$745United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 11:25 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:11 pm - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$745United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 1:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

10h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

6:50 pm - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$745United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:00 am - 2:57 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 57m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:20 pm - 9:11 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

7h 51m1 stop Newark

$898United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 11:25 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:11 pm - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$898United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 1:44 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

10h 19m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

6:50 pm - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 06m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$898United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:55 am - 4:00 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

12h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

10:30 pm - 2:09 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 39m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$967Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 6:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

15h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:30 pm - 7:52 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

18h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

$972Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 am - 12:55 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

10:30 pm - 7:52 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

18h 22m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Island

$972Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 23

6:25 pm - 2:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

46h 45m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Calgary

3:30 pm - 5:35 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

11h 05m1 stop Calgary

$1,034WestJet

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Price, demand and travel trends for Ottawa to San Diego flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to San Diego? 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 San Diego departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to San Diego. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Diego? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to San Diego at $427 round-trip.
•December ($939) and August ($555) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 119% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to San Diego:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Ottawa to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Ottawa to San Diego takes 00m, covering 2,360 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to San Diego?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to San Diego range from $445 to $599, with an average of $507 over the past 12 months. Anything below $445 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to San Diego changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $361 to $1,563. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to San Diego?
Flights from Ottawa to San Diego usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to San Diego pass through?
One-stop flights from Ottawa to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 41% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 11% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Ottawa to San Diego. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $456 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $624, a difference of $168.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ottawa to San Diego?
Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 41m, compared with 8h 47m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 49m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and San Diego?
San Diego is 3 hours behind Ottawa (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $456, about $168 less than Monday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average $427 round-trip in that month - typically $512 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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