Flying from Los Angeles to Ottawa: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Los Angeles. Check out your options departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) when booking your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa.
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is the primary point of entry to Ottawa.
Ottawa's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Ottawa three hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your Los Angeles to Ottawa flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa
To find cheap Los Angeles to Ottawa flights, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Los Angeles to Ottawa across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Los Angeles to Ottawa flights.
Flying from Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to book a Los Angeles to Ottawa flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Los Angeles International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Los Angeles to LAX takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Los Angeles International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Arriving in Ottawa
Ottawa International Airport (YOW)
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near YOW if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ottawa International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ottawa and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Ottawa International Airport about two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
YOW is situated at 50 Airport Road.
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa. Check out your options for heading into town after your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa has landed.
After your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa, settle in at a hotel near YND. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YND a few weeks in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Ottawa
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa. To escape the crowds, visit Ottawa in November.
When booking your Los Angeles to Ottawa tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Ottawa, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Ottawa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Ottawa right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa:
Rideau Canal National Historic Site and Parliament Hill are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Ottawa must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Ottawa, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 354 kilometres southwest to Toronto to check off its leading attractions. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Islands, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 161 kilometres east of Ottawa, Montreal is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil.