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

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

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Diego to Ottawa most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 33% of one-stop connections • Calgary (YYC) - 15% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 5% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Diego to Ottawa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $557 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $747, a difference of $190. 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 Ottawa?

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill and Garden of the Provinces and Territories. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Ottawa?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Ottawa takes 0h 00m, covering 2,360 miles.

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

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

One-way fares from San Diego to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 03m, compared with 8h 06m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 17m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Ottawa?

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

What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?

Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include: · Routes Car & Truck Rentals · Europcar · Alamo · Budget · Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa range from $517 to $728, with an average of $588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $517 counts as a good deal.

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

WestJet ($335) and Air Canada ($344) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Ottawa according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Ottawa route. 46% 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

Flights via Calgary (YYC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $493. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Ottawa layovers at 281 minutes over the past 3 months.

$187 CHEAP FLIGHTS from San Diego to Ottawa (SAN - YOW)

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Cheapest round-trip

$335

Typical prices: $517-$728

WestJet

Sat 9/29Sat 10/6

SAN - YOW • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way

$150

Typical prices: $252-$452

United Airlines

Mon 10/29

SAN - YOW • 1 stop

Nonstop flights

Not available

There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Ottawa. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.

Insights

When to travel

January

Cheapest • 15% price drop

July

Most popular

Good to know

Top layover airports

Calgary (YYC)

Cheapest • Avg $493 (round-trip)

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL)

Shortest trip • 8h 03m (one-way)

Insights

Start a new search

KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.

We hope you love your trip to Ottawa!

Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ottawa (SAN-YOW)

Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Round-trip

One-way

Last minute

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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

11h 05m1 stop Calgary

7:20 am - 2:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 50m1 stop Calgary

$335WestJet

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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

11h 05m1 stop Calgary

2:50 pm - 8:36 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 46m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$341Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:04 pm - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

21h 16m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary

7:20 am - 2:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 50m1 stop Calgary

$343Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

4:50 pm - 5:58 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

10h 08m1 stop Vancouver Intl

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

12h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$344Air Canada

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

9:45 am - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

21h 11m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:20 pm - 10:41 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$364United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

7:33 pm - 1:00 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

26h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Calgary

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

10h 30m1 stop Calgary

$367Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 9:35 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:25 am - 5:05 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

13h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

$374United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31

6:35 am - 9:56 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

12h 21m1 stop Newark

9:45 am - 8:33 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

13h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$421United Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20

4:50 pm - 5:58 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

10h 08m1 stop Vancouver Intl

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

12h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$450Air Canada

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

8:45 am - 9:35 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

9h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:55 am - 6:40 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

11h 45m2 stops Toronto Island Chicago O'Hare Intl

$458Air Canada

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

8:59 pm - 5:04 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

17h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

7:20 am - 2:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 50m1 stop Calgary

$676Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

8:59 pm - 5:04 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

17h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

1:20 pm - 12:53 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

26h 33m2 stops Calgary Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$765Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11

8:59 pm - 12:20 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

24h 21m3 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Calgary Toronto Pearson Intl

7:20 am - 2:10 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 50m1 stop Calgary

$776Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 19

5:00 pm - 1:09 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

29h 09m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:00 am - 11:47 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 47m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$862Air Canada

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 19

2:15 pm - 9:05 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

15h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

5:00 am - 11:47 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 47m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$926Air Canada

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

8:59 pm - 5:04 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

17h 05m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

7:00 am - 4:59 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

12h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$931Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

12:35 pm - 1:09 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

9h 34m1 stop Vancouver Intl

7:00 am - 12:16 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

8h 16m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$936Air Canada

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

12:40 pm - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

8h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:10 am - 11:35 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$941United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7

2:24 pm - 9:56 amSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

16h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:10 am - 11:35 amYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

9h 25m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$946United Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 8

6:20 am - 11:54 pmSAN San Diego-YOW Ottawa

14h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:10 am - 12:16 pmYOW Ottawa-SAN San Diego

10h 06m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$946United Airlines

Booking Insights

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

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from San Diego to Ottawa with more confidence.

Prices

Airlines

Layovers

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa start at $335. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $517 to $728. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $335 on WestJet.

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

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Ottawa, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 27% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Ottawa?

January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Ottawa at $500 round-trip.
December ($747) and July ($702) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Find deals

Low season	February
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$150

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.

Flight from San Diego to Ottawa

When to book flights from San Diego to Ottawa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Ottawa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated round-trip price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Ottawa?
Flights from San Diego to Ottawa usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Ottawa?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Ottawa.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Ottawa pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 5% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Ottawa?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the San Diego to Ottawa route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $557 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $747, a difference of $190. 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 Ottawa?
Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Downtown Ottawa, Parliament Hill and Garden of the Provinces and Territories. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Ottawa?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Ottawa takes 0h 00m, covering 2,360 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Ottawa?
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 are flight prices from San Diego to Ottawa looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $208, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Ottawa?
Flying via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 03m, compared with 8h 06m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 17m via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Ottawa Airport (YOW)?
Ottawa Airport (YOW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Budget
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Ottawa flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa range from $517 to $728, with an average of $588 over the past 12 months. Anything below $517 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $557 - about $190 less than Saturday (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Ottawa trip for January. Fares historically average $500 round-trip in that month - typically $247 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 Ottawa Airport.
- Hilton Garden Inn Ottawa Airport
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Ottawa Airport
- Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa Airport

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Ottawa

Airports

Cabin class

Complete your trip

Direct Flights

Flights to other cities

Origins

Other airports

Return flight deals

Information on your arrival and departure airports

San Diego (SAN)

Ottawa (YOW)

SAN - YOW

$187 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ottawa - Compare and Save

Everything you should know

Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ottawa (SAN-YOW)

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Recent one-way flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Ottawa?

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

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

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

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

Key details for San Diego to Ottawa flights

Low season

High season

Cheapest flight

When to book flights from San Diego to Ottawa

Your San Diego to Ottawa flight questions, answered

Your guide to booking San Diego to Ottawa flights

Everything you need to know for your flight from San Diego to Ottawa

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cabin class types available on flights from San Diego to Ottawa

Complete your trip to Ottawa with a hotel stay or car rental

Find direct flights to and from San Diego and Ottawa

Flights to other popular destinations

Flights from domestic origins to Ottawa

Choose which airport to fly into in Ottawa

Find deals for your return flight