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Flights from San Francisco to Ottawa usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Ottawa (YOW).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Ottawa:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Ottawa most commonly connect through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Calgary (YYC) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the San Francisco to Ottawa route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 36%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $447 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $689: a $242 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Ottawa are Garden of the Provinces and Territories, Nepean Sportsplex and National Arts Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Ottawa on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 76% above the route average of $572. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ottawa takes 0h 00m, covering 2,439 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $306 to $1,923. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Ottawa are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $285, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 21m, compared with 8h 24m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) and 9h 02m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ottawa range from $451 to $778, with an average of $572 over the past 12 months. Anything below $451 counts as a good deal.