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?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to San Diego.

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 $427 to $1,806. 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 $239, which is 23% 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 averaging $53 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.

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?

WestJet ($432) and United Airlines ($445) 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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Typical prices: $445-$599

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Cheapest • 16% price drop

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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

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

$410Air Canada

Fri, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 14

10:20 am - 7:44 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

24h 24m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:48 am - 12:07 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

10h 19m1 stop Tampa

$427Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Tue, Jan 19

10:20 am - 7:44 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

24h 24m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:48 am - 12:07 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

10h 19m1 stop Tampa

$427Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 9

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

9h 30m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

22h 00m1 stop Calgary

$432WestJet

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

4:46 pm - 10:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:20 pm - 1:11 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

11h 51m1 stop Newark

$445United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

4:36 pm - 10:33 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:23 pm - 2:09 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

16h 46m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$445United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

4:46 pm - 11:31 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

21h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles

4:45 pm - 1:11 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

17h 26m2 stops Los Angeles Newark

$445United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

6:00 am - 1:09 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

10h 09m1 stop Newark

9:45 pm - 3:07 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$445United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

6:15 am - 2:55 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

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

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

$445United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11

9:45 am - 3:18 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:45 pm - 3:07 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$445United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to San Diego

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 am - 5:08 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

37h 03m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

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

31h 10m1 stop Calgary

$768Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

8:00 am - 9:37 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

52h 37m2 stops Orlando Dallas/Fort Worth

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

22h 00m1 stop Calgary

$778Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 am - 11:11 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

31h 06m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

1:02 pm - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

22h 28m3 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Edmonton Calgary

$811Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 am - 5:08 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

37h 03m3 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Denver Intl

1:30 pm - 3:15 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

22h 45m2 stops Calgary Winnipeg

$876Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

7:05 am - 8:37 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

28h 32m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Dallas/Fort Worth

7:38 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

25h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary

$887Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

7:05 am - 8:37 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

28h 32m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Dallas/Fort Worth

4:53 pm - 11:40 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

27h 47m3 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary

$891Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

7:30 am - 9:53 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

29h 23m2 stops Puerto Vallarta Ordaz Portland

9:07 pm - 2:42 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 35m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$914Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 30

6:10 am - 1:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

10h 30m1 stop Calgary

1:30 pm - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

22h 00m1 stop Calgary

$938WestJet

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

9:45 am - 3:28 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 43m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:40 pm - 1:11 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 31m1 stop Newark

$1,091United Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

6:15 am - 2:55 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:26 pm - 2:09 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

16h 43m2 stops San Francisco Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,105United Airlines

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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?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to San Diego.
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 $427 to $1,806. 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 $239, which is 23% 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 averaging $53 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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