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C$ 158 Find Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flight Deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles (YOW-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Los Angeles

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles.
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WestJet Logo
12:20 p.m. - 8:23 p.m.YOW-LAX
11h 03m2 stops
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6:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.LAX-YOW
9h 40m1 stop
C$ 242WestJet
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Sat, 30 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
WestJet Logo
12:20 p.m. - 8:23 p.m.YOW-LAX
11h 03m2 stops
WestJet Logo
12:35 p.m. - 12:48 a.m.LAX-YOW
9h 13m1 stop
C$ 243WestJet
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Air Canada Logo
2:35 p.m. - 7:50 p.m.YOW-LAX
8h 15m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:20 p.m. - 9:01 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 41m1 stop
C$ 283Air Canada
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Sat, 24 May - Tue, 27 May
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7:00 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YOW-LAX
9h 05m1 stop
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6:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.LAX-YOW
9h 40m1 stop
C$ 289
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Thu, 19 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW-LAX
8h 10m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
C$ 290Porter Airlines
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Tue, 20 May - Tue, 17 Jun
Porter Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW-LAX
8h 10m1 stop
Porter Airlines Logo
2:00 p.m. - 12:21 a.m.LAX-YOW
7h 21m1 stop
C$ 296Porter Airlines
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Tue, 3 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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7:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.YOW-LAX
8h 10m1 stop
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6:05 p.m. - 6:45 a.m.LAX-YOW
9h 40m1 stop
C$ 299
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Fri, 30 May - Tue, 10 Jun
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.YOW-LAX
8h 05m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
10:40 p.m. - 5:29 p.m.LAX-YOW
15h 49m1 stop
C$ 308Air Canada
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Sat, 31 May - Fri, 13 Jun
United Airlines Logo
10:25 a.m. - 9:43 p.m.YOW-LAX
14h 18m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:20 a.m. - 9:35 p.m.LAX-YOW
18h 15m1 stop
C$ 333United Airlines
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Sat, 24 May - Mon, 26 May
United Airlines Logo
7:29 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.YOW-LAX
15h 06m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:30 a.m. - 9:09 p.m.LAX-YOW
17h 39m2 stops
C$ 341United Airlines
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Tue, 20 May - Mon, 16 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Ottawa to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Ottawa to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Ottawa, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, 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 Ottawa to Los Angeles is January, where tickets cost C$ 411 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 644 and C$ 534 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 158
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles 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 Ottawa to Los Angeles

  • Is Los Angeles International Airport an airline hub?

    Los Angeles Airport is a hub for Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines. It is also a focus airport for Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, and Allegiant Air. When flying to LAX, you will find that most of the flights are operated by these airlines. These airlines are also ideal for passengers looking to connect to other cities as they fly to many other destinations from LAX.

  • Which airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles allow flying with pets in-cabin?

    If you plan to travel from Ottawa to Los Angeles with your pet, we have you covered. Consider flying with Air Canada, Alaska, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, or Southwest. These are some of the airlines that allow passengers to bring their pets on board when flying this route. Ensure your pet is secured in a pet carrier or kennel small enough to fit under your seat. Additionally, the pet carrier should be big enough for the pet to stand or turn around comfortably in it.

  • Do airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles offer unaccompanied minor services?

    The age restrictions for kids travelling alone on this route vary from one airline to another. Fortunately, most airlines flying from YOW to LAX offer unaccompanied minor services for kids aged 5-17 who are travelling alone. For example, American Airlines provide early boarding, an airport escort to help your kid throughout the travel, and access to the kids-only lounge at LAX when on connecting flights.

  • What travel options are available from the Los Angeles airport to the city centre?

    Several transport options are available for reaching the city centre from LAX. Direct buses run from the airport’s FlyAway stop in Terminal 1 to Union Station at 800 N Alameda Street. The buses depart every 30 minutes, taking about one hour to complete the journey. You can also use the tram from the airport to downtown Los Angeles. Metro Line A runs from the G Shuttle Stop in Terminal 4 to the station on 7th Street.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles was C$ 114 for a one-way ticket and C$ 175 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    Ottawa airport is called Ottawa and the only airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Ottawa?

    Toronto is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users travelling from Ottawa to Los Angeles.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles, Porter Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles are Porter Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of C$ 470 and an overall rating of 8.0, Porter Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 527 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

    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 Ottawa to Los Angeles.

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

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

    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 Los Angeles with an airline and back to Ottawa with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles?

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Ottawa to Los Angeles

  • Flights from the city of Ottawa and the larger Ottawa Metropolitan Region usually depart from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International Airport (YOW). The airport is located about 10 km south of downtown Ottawa.
  • Consider using Porter Airlines, Air Canada, or Flair Airlines when flying from Ottawa. YOW is a major hub for Porter Airlines and a focus airport for Flair Airlines and Air Canada. Therefore, flying with any of these airlines will give you more flight options from YOW to Los Angeles.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the main international airport that receives flights to Los Angeles and the surrounding Los Angeles Metropolitan area. LAX is about 30 km southwest of the city centre of Los Angeles.
  • Flights from Ottawa to Los Angeles have at least a single stop en route. The stopover cities vary from one airline to another. Most layover cities for these flights are Calgary, New York, Toronto Pearson, Chicago, and Washington Dulles.
  • Passengers flying from YOW to LAX emit about 1825 kg of CO2. Air Canada operates some of the most eco-friendly flights on this route. The airline offers one-stop flights from YOW to LAX that emit about 35% less CO2.
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Top 4 airlines serving from Ottawa to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Ottawa to Los Angeles. 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 Ottawa to Los Angeles? 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.
8.0
Porter AirlinesOverall score based on 284 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.6Food
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
8.8Crew
Airline reviews

It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

10.0 ExcellentDiane, Apr 2025YYZ - TPA
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It was amazing although they did bump us up to the front which gave us more leg room and a meal. The service was great! The staff were friendly. :)

Overall very good... staff were friendly and helpful. boarding was good for the most part, but a little hard to get our carry-on bags on there.... I think people should be directed to keep their coats and small bags with them until all the carry-ons are loaded, and then, if there is space, they can put their small bags and coats up top.. makes it much easier to put baggage up. i loved the internet feature, but the entertainment was not there unless you have your own Netflix or similar platform. My chair did not recline, which was very annoying, and the arms won't go up near the isle, which makes it tough to get in and out of the seat.

Staff were excellant. Only snacks served. Some turbulence so we were offered Free beer or wine.

The staff is always great. Just the fact that our flight was the only one delayed from Halifax when all other carries were still flying. It happen a year ago out of Toronto as well. All others were flying but our flight got cancelled 1 hr before the time of departure.

The only issue had when i mentioned about comfort was the man beside me was on the larger side and took about 1/3 of my seat where i was pressed against the wall/window of the plane for the trip.

The check-in staff, boarding staff, and flight crew were all very friendly. Really miss the Porter lounge in Ottawa.

Thanks for giving a beer to everyone in the seat infront of me and then telling me that I can’t have one because they are going to land. I guess I need to pay for a seat and then pick one in the very front of the plane

The flight was delayed by more than one hour. The terminal was consequently overcrowded and hot. We lost our car reservation and hit rush hour traffic in Boston, which added two hours stuck in traffic to our trip.

Awesome, the whole way through. Thank you, this is the new Canadian Airline benchmark.

We were given a complimentary seat upgrade which was so unexpected but so lovely!

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

lots of delays the crew were unclear about where to pick up my carry-on, which they took from me to check in on the plane.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

We never had an experience they canceled the flight and they did not offer us an alternative flight. I had to book one on my own expense. They offered us food voucher and we could not use them at the airport it kept saying not attached to an existing flight. The people at the counter were rude and cold and they did not care about our situation

It took 30 minutes to check in with the Westjet rep. They didn’t have enough seats and she needed to make a call… I am always “randomly” selected to be checked at security. Their “randomly “ selection system may need some updating. They treat people like criminals. It is not appropriate behavior.

Found the seats very crowded—too close together ! And waited a long time for our luggage All staff at both ends were excellent!!!

Flight cancelled and Kayak switched our return flight to a red eye. Ridiculous.

Will never book through you again. Very disappointed in the notices and action taken or provided when planes are rescheduled, enough to cause missed connections

Very good over all , would have been nice to have entertainment on the flight

Absolutely the worst airline I have ever taken. They lost my baggage and told me my bag tags had been cancelled. When my bags arrived days later I had to pick them up at 3:15 am. My return flight was delayed another 6 hours and they broke my bag. Westjet does nothing to try and make it a better customer experience and all the customers services representatives I spoke with were useless and incompetent. Never flying westjet again.

Easy self checkin and baggage drop. No in seat entertainment, but wifi and app worked well

Single flights to Cancun purchased through third-party, initially had issues printing luggage labels with the lady at the airport Pearson… Was super friendly and assisted quickly despite being very busy

Very old planes. Seats were not comfortable. Air was not on during the flight leading to incredibly stuffy conditions.

They lost my checked in luggage, why do I pay for my cargo not arriving at the same destination as me?

Poor planning meant the plane was delayed an hour, then a thunder storm started and the ground staff couldn't work. Eventual arrival in Santiago was 3 hours late resulting in missed connections and the need to buy new tickets.

The take off was delayed as we were told that the baggages had to be rearranged to balance the weight. I only took a carry-on and a personal item, but the overhead bin was extremely small, even a normal size carryon can’t fit it, so they had to check it in for free. The seat was really tight and no entertainment at all.

Mixed experienced. Nice staff. Spacious 787 better than cramped Airbus, though my seat was broken. The bad: Way overpriced ticket and charged for food despite 6 hr flight.

Terrible all around. Flight was late and airplane was very uncomfortable. The crew were unhelpful and hid in the back. Did zero work. No entertainment.

The pork noodles were disgusting. The tuna sandwich had hardly any tuna and the bread was stale. A salad would have been better. An apple or a muffin.

Delayed 3 hours. Gave us a food voucher for CA$15, to places that were already closed or not serving food. New plane did not have entertainment options. When disembarking, they had closed the direct route to baggage claim, rerouting us through another terminal 0.5miles away. Overall, a terrible experience.

The flight was delayed for 4 hours and the airplane was really old cuz not one thing was working.

The Flight Attendant was particularly helpful to my wife, who was having a bad day.

Staff were amazing but there check in machines need a major update! Absolutely horrible machines the staff were so sweet and helped but everyone. Was in need of help. They need to update it

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