Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa from £156

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa from £156

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Tue, Jul 28
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£156
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Tue, Jul 28
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£175
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Mon, Aug 3
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£177
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Tue, Jul 28
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£178
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Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£347
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Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£367
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Mon, Aug 3 – Thu, Aug 6
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£408
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Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
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How much do flights to Ottawa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£156

Cheapest round-trip

£347

Average round-trip

£442

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Porter Airlines

Getting from Ottawa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: OC Transpo bus Route 97.

Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), located approximately 10 km south of downtown Ottawa. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. OC Transpo operates regular bus service connecting the airport to the downtown core, while taxis and ride-hailing provide convenient door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$3.75; single fare; Presto card or cash

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-30 min

$35 – $50; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-30 min

$25 – $45; varies with demand and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$25 – $45; varies with demand and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

ride-hailing alternative

15-30 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand during office hours

flexibility and exploration

15-30 min

$60 – $100; pre-booked; fixed rate

by reservation (traffic dependent)

business travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in CAD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • OC Transpo Route 97 connects the airport to downtown via Hurdman Station, where transfers to the O-Train Confederation Line are available.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup areas are located on the arrivals level outside the terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Ottawa

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International
Average flights per week
322
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Île Jésus - Island of Montreal

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
United AirlinesUALUANo
Air CanadaACAACYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Ottawa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-5°C-13°C
February-3°C-12°C
March2°C-6°C
April10°C0°C
May18°C7°C
June22°C12°C
July25°C15°C
August24°C14°C
September20°C11°C
October13°C5°C
November5°C-1°C
December-1°C-7°C
Hottest Month
25°C
July
Coldest month
-13°C
January
Sunny days
228
days per year
Snow days
32
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
25°C15°C
18 Jul
22°C11°C
Sunday
12 Jul
26°C13°C
19 Jul
23°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
29°C15°C
20 Jul
36%
23°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36%
35°C20°C
21 Jul
36%
24°C12°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
27°C19°C
22 Jul
76%
23°C14°C
Thursday
16 Jul
26°C16°C
23 Jul
17%
25°C14°C
Friday
17 Jul
21°C12°C
24 Jul
16%
22°C13°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, and WestJet. Los Angeles and Ottawa have 322 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Ottawa, consider visiting Île Jésus, and Island of Montreal.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Ottawa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Ottawa and Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, Winnipeg, London, Halifax, New York, Atlanta, Glasgow, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Fort Myers, Orlando, Dallas, Tampa, Mexico City, Houston, Manila, Minneapolis.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public.
What airports are near Ottawa?
The main airport in Ottawa is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International. It is also served by Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Ottawa?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Ottawa with Porter Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue Airways, WestJet.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Ottawa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Ottawa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Ottawa?
Traveling between Los Angeles and Ottawa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Maria Public
How many airports are there near Ottawa?
There are a number of airports in and around Ottawa. The main one is Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International and other nearby airports include Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International, Syracuse Hancock International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Plattsburgh International, Ogdensburg International, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa arrive?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa depart?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Ottawa arrive?

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