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$186 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Ottawa

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Ottawa, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Ottawa, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Ottawa (SFO-YOW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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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10:15 am - 10:29 amSFO-YOW
21h 14m2 stops
7:55 pm - 9:30 amYOW-SFO
16h 35m2 stops
Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
1:55 pm - 12:28 amSFO-YOW
7h 33m1 stop
7:20 am - 12:52 pmYOW-SFO
8h 32m1 stop
$411Porter Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Thu, Jun 13
1:55 pm - 12:27 amSFO-YOW
7h 32m1 stop
8:05 am - 1:05 pmYOW-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
$434Porter Airlines
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Thu, Aug 22 - Mon, Sep 9
2:25 pm - 6:52 amSFO-YOW
13h 27m2 stops
3:25 pm - 2:33 pmYOW-SFO
26h 08m2 stops
$447WestJet
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Thu, Aug 22 - Mon, Sep 9
1:55 pm - 12:27 amSFO-YOW
7h 32m1 stop
8:05 am - 1:05 pmYOW-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
$449Porter Airlines
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 29
4:50 pm - 6:24 amSFO-YOW
10h 34m1 stop
5:55 am - 11:46 amYOW-SFO
8h 51m1 stop
$468Air Canada
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 25
7:00 am - 8:51 pmSFO-YOW
10h 51m1 stop
2:00 pm - 9:02 pmYOW-SFO
10h 02m1 stop
$474Air Canada
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
3:20 pm - 6:52 amSFO-YOW
12h 32m2 stops
6:07 am - 2:33 pmYOW-SFO
11h 26m2 stops
$475WestJet
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 13
1:10 am - 9:48 pmSFO-YOW
17h 38m1 stop
5:30 pm - 7:41 amYOW-SFO
17h 11m2 stops
$627United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Sat, Jun 29
12:12 am - 5:04 pmSFO-YOW
13h 52m1 stop
5:30 pm - 8:45 amYOW-SFO
18h 15m1 stop
$631United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 31

Flights from San Francisco to Ottawa - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Ottawa clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Ottawa, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Ottawa is February, where tickets cost $525 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets is $768 and $702 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Ottawa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Ottawa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Ottawa?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Ottawa from San Francisco were found on Porter Airlines ($196) and Air Canada ($209), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Porter Airlines ($411) and WestJet ($447).

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$186
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Ottawa

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa was $186 for a one-way ticket and $410 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Ottawa.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Ottawa?

    On your way to Ottawa, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Ottawa.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Ottawa, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Ottawa from San Francisco?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Ottawa.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Ottawa, WestJet or Porter Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Ottawa are WestJet and Porter Airlines. With an average price for the route of $558 and an overall rating of 7.5, WestJet is the most popular choice. Porter Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $539 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Ottawa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Ottawa from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Ottawa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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.
7.5
WestJetOverall score based on 2957 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.2Crew
6.5Entertainment
6.5Food
7.7Boarding
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food worker strike caused lack of service. I know, not your fault but a bit of a inconvenience.

8.0 ExcellentMark, Apr 2024BNA - YYZ
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food worker strike caused lack of service. I know, not your fault but a bit of a inconvenience.

The staff on the WestJet flight were friendly and helpful. The flight was smooth and we arrived 30 minutes ahead of time.

not as spartan as an air Canada flight, less comfortable / no in-flight screen as compared to similar priced Air Transat flight. Crew Cabin were professional and approachable. They got the job done, safe flight, on time despite delay in take off.

We requested 2 wheel chairs upon arrival. On board an attendant told us to remain in our seats until everyone was off the plane. we were in row 11 and thought we would be off early. After all were off, a different attendant said we should leave, and that the chairs were gone. One was available for my friend who had just spent 9 days in hospital but I had to walk quite some distance. Eventually a cart arrived to take us the rest of the way. This was over an hour after our arrival. The staff at the terminal did their best to help us but if we had been allowed off with the other passengers, our ride home would have been an hour earlier.

There was no entertainment and no announcement till well after I and others asked about it, and no "compensation" (like a free snack)

4 hour delay, lost our bags, staff was loud and it was an overnight flight

Entertainment was the only issue. I did not have app & not equipped to watch movie on my phone. Used to other carriers with access to a screen for viewing. Other than that, everything was fine.

Great flight. Pilot was able to fully make up the 42 minute late arrival of the aircraft for an on time arrival in Toronto.

Over all good. I had some issues with trying to buy my seat. The Westjet system kept trying to charge my credit card, without getting the seat. In the end after 5 times being charged, I got my seat.

I did not have a meal or entertainment, but flight was comfortable, beverage service was quick, crew was very helpful and pleasant. And a very smooth flight overall.

Wish we had music during take off and landing like the last flight

First time with Porter and I can say this is best airline company in Canada. Great service, free WiFi, free snack and drinks (including beer and wine). Seats were super comfy on the Embraer jet and I appreciated the folding try table too. Staff were excellent both legs of the trip.

Crew is ok. They offered food n drinks. Had difficulty connecting to wifi on board.

Tight transfer in Montreal. (15 min) However, we made it, as did my luggage.

Great. Porter is very efficient, welcoming, and organized. I fly Porter often.

Flight was smooth and comfortable. The crew were exceptional. Amanda, Nichole and Hershel were attentive to our every need. So friendly. My daughter and I were surprised at quality of service. Loved the double row seating. Snacks were delicious. We would definitely fly with Porter again. Flight PD 670 SFO to YYZ Thank you so much for the best flight experience we have had

The E195-E2 is a great aircraft! Leather seats, lots of legroom and SO quiet! The flight crew is terrific!

Check in was slow because of passenger ahead in Reserve line. Seats were somewhat uncomfortable.

Delayed by 2.5 hours. This happened previously on my flight from YOW to YVR on Dec. 26.2023. This is a terrible airline. The reason was there was lack of ground crew. This is a known event. AVOID PORTER AIRLINES IF YOU CAN. There is a reason half the plane was empty.

Flight delayed 6 hr. Looking for compensation and will claim for it.allow US people to fix to avoid huge delay having a canadian tech to fix it.

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Beverage and food services are excellent. We enjoy paying the extra for economy plus for the 3 inches more leg room to be exact.

Flight was delayed by 3 hours. The pilot made up 1 hour during the flight, but that made the wait at the airport 5 hours once you factor getting there 2 hours early.

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

It was awful. For a 37 minute flight time,we had 1:30 hours delay. If someone had a connection flight he or she couldn’t reach for sure. The only positive point was online check in.

Very good other than we have to wait for one crew and we’re delayed and the pilot and his co- pilot has to make a difference to be right on time arrival. Disappointed about no food service also.

Due to a strike taking place with the airline, it negatively impacted my flight in multiple ways. My flight was delayed over 2 hours and the food served was mediocre at best.

Cabin crew were great. Seats are criminal for tall people

The fact that I got to Toronto alive and well and safe is a huge plus. I thank the captain and crew for a safe flight The comfort of the aircraft leaves much to be desired. Human beings should not have to be that cramped and squashed on a flight that we pay a lot for and even have to pay for lousy food choices The cabin crew were pleasant and helpful Kudos to them as the flight was packed to capacity and there was a lot of work for them in a short space of time All in all a good experience, but too cramped

The trip was fine and uneventful. The seat in business class was very uncomfortable which was disappointing given the extra cost. It was spacious but it felt like I was sitting on metal bars. The food in business class wasn't very good. The flight was ahead of time, the staff was professional and courteous and our luggage arrived safely.

I didn't understand what "limited wifi" mean. Everything is money money money. I didn't have any other choice other than Air Canada since I couldn't find any other direct flight.

Flew in Business Class. The new AC lounge at SFO is one of the best I’ve been to with a spacious design and an open air deck. Flight itself was on-time and as expected overall.

It has space for legs. Comfortable seats Punctual Some snacks should be served

On the flight back from SFO to Vancouver ..the crew was less than professional. They completely missed asking if I wanted a drink (and I was awake at all times) and I had to walk to the back of the plane to ask for a cup of water to take with my medication. Also, there was a charge for ear adapters for the movie screen which were given out free on the flight from Vancouver to SFO. The flight from Vancouver to SFO had pleasant crew members. What a difference in the flight back.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Ottawa found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/4Tue
3 stops
26h 07mSFO-YOW
$186
9/29Sun
1 stopPorter Airlines
7h 32mSFO-YOW
$196
9/13Fri
1 stopPorter Airlines
7h 32mSFO-YOW
$197
6/4Tue
1 stopAir Canada
7h 55mSFO-YOW
$209
9/13Fri
2 stopsWestJet
20h 42mSFO-YOW
$217
9/29Sun
2 stopsWestJet
28h 09mSFO-YOW
$225
7/6Sat
1 stopAir Canada
10h 34mSFO-YOW
$257
6/3Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
17h 38mSFO-YOW
$273
7/5Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 52mSFO-YOW
$288
5/23Thu
2 stopsDelta
14h 44mSFO-YOW
$937

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Ottawa

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Ottawa that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stopPorter Airlines
7h 35mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stopPorter Airlines
8h 02mYOW-SFO
$514
5/9Thu
multi-stopPorter Airlines
7h 35mSFO-YOW
5/19Sun
multi-stopPorter Airlines
8h 02mYOW-SFO
$549
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 35mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stop
17h 35mYOW-SFO
$570
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 35mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stop
20h 20mYOW-SFO
$577
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 23mSFO-YOW
5/14Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 29mYOW-SFO
$618
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 35mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stop
24h 35mYOW-SFO
$687
5/10Fri
multi-stopWestJet
52h 08mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stopWestJet
26h 38mYOW-SFO
$777
5/10Fri
multi-stopWestJet
12h 39mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stopWestJet
26h 38mYOW-SFO
$860
5/9Thu
multi-stop
13h 23mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stop
8h 02mYOW-SFO
$878
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 23mSFO-YOW
5/18Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 32mYOW-SFO
$943

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