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$161 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ottawa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Ottawa departing on 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Ottawa (SAN-YOW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Ottawa

Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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8:00 am - 12:22 amSAN-YOW
13h 22m2 stops
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5:55 am - 9:20 pmYOW-SAN
18h 25m2 stops
Wed, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 2
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2:05 pm - 2:44 pmSAN-YOW
21h 39m2 stops
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5:00 am - 10:45 amYOW-SAN
32h 45m1 stop
Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
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2:05 pm - 6:45 amSAN-YOW
13h 40m1 stop
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5:55 am - 9:20 pmYOW-SAN
18h 25m2 stops
Sun, Oct 12 - Tue, Nov 4
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8:10 am - 8:14 pmSAN-YOW
9h 04m1 stop
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7:45 am - 5:24 pmYOW-SAN
12h 39m1 stop
$480Air Canada
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 11
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1:51 pm - 1:32 pmSAN-YOW
20h 41m2 stops
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5:11 pm - 10:33 pmYOW-SAN
8h 22m1 stop
$484United Airlines
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Sun, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 3
Air Canada Logo
8:10 am - 8:14 pmSAN-YOW
9h 04m1 stop
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5:15 am - 11:38 amYOW-SAN
9h 23m1 stop
$487Air Canada
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 11
United Airlines Logo
8:37 pm - 5:12 pmSAN-YOW
17h 35m2 stops
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7:27 pm - 9:55 amYOW-SAN
17h 28m2 stops
$489United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 11
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 7:13 amSAN-YOW
10h 03m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:38 amYOW-SAN
8h 38m1 stop
$490Air Canada
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 9:11 amSAN-YOW
7h 41m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 10:14 pmYOW-SAN
7h 49m1 stop
$492United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 14 - Mon, Nov 3
Air Canada Logo
12:25 pm - 12:19 amSAN-YOW
8h 54m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:38 amYOW-SAN
8h 38m1 stop
$493Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Ottawa flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Ottawa 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ottawa on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Diego to Ottawa. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Ottawa, 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 San Diego to Ottawa is February, where tickets cost $141 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $668 and $622 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Ottawa

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Ottawa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Ottawa was $161 for a one-way ticket and $347 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Ottawa?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Ottawa?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Ottawa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Ottawa.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Ottawa, United Airlines or Air Canada?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Ottawa are United Airlines and Air Canada. With an average price for the route of $578 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Air Canada is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $415 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Ottawa?

    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 San Diego to Ottawa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Ottawa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and YOW 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 San Diego to Ottawa?

    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 Ottawa from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Ottawa. 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 San Diego to Ottawa? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8943 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
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I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025EWR - YYZ
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I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

the delay for 3 hours was understandable due to weather conditions but the flight should’ve provided some on flight compensations or at least provide more food.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Re luggage I carried a backpack only. I did not check any bags in. However there were other passengers with carry on luggage going in the plane. My question is why are others allowed to have a carry on luggage inside the plane? Shouldn’t they have dropped it off at the gate? I’m asking because I could have brought the same thing instead of a backpack only. Please clarify for future reference. Thank you.

Like the service. Very hard to communicate or contact when have problems

Bad experience boarding and flight got delayed didn’t make it to my next flight

The food on the trip Toronto to Athens could be better: the chicken didn’t taste good.

Somehow, my booking was under my preferred name instead of my legal name so they almost didn’t let me board the plane at LAX. This problem should have been notified to me when I was still in Toronto.

the seats aren't the most comfy -- too little padding and I could feel whatever the passenger behind me was doing. Otherwise, it's all good.

This flight didn't happen for me because of overbooking.

Everything was simple and easy. The lady at the gate was super friendly, I wish I had her name to share. She's a little older, dark-haired. You can tell she likes her job and would be a great influence on any young people training with her.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

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