Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa from £119

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa from £119

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Fri, May 1
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£119
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Mon, May 4
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£119
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Sat, May 2
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
£167
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Tue, Apr 28
Los Angeles LAXOttawa YOW
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Mon, May 4 – Thu, May 7
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How much do flights to Ottawa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£119

Cheapest round-trip

£252

Average round-trip

£359

Most popular airline

United 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
297
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
United AirlinesUALUANo
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

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 Apr
10°C1°C
18 Apr
85%
17°C3°C
Sunday
12 Apr
86%
8°C1°C
19 Apr
9°C-1°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
22°C4°C
20 Apr
86%
7°C1°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
89%
16°C6°C
21 Apr
12°C-1°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
79%
20°C11°C
22 Apr
18°C4°C
Thursday
16 Apr
15°C6°C
23 Apr
88%
16°C11°C
Friday
17 Apr
21°C7°C
24 Apr
17°C5°C
The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Porter Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Air Canada. Los Angeles and Ottawa have 297 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, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.
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, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, Massena International, Adirondack Regional, Watertown International.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Ottawa?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Ottawa with United Airlines, Porter Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Air Canada.
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, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar
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, Ogdensburg International, Plattsburgh International, Montreal Saint-Hubert Longueuil, 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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