How to get from Los Angeles to Ottawa

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 8h 54m including the connection. Other options: via Montreal, Chicago, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $217.

Flights from Los Angeles to Ottawa

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
8h 54m
two tickets, via Toronto
$217
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,361 mi (3,800 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
8h 54m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Toronto flight 4h 46m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Ottawa: Hamilton, Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Ottawa flight 1h 8m
two ticketsfrom $217
Via Montreal
Canada
9h 17m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Montreal flight 5h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to Ottawa flight 52m
two ticketsfrom $671
Via Chicago
9h 23m
with the connection
Los Angeles to Chicago flight 4h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Ottawa flight 2h 18m
two ticketsfrom $640
Via Washington
9h 47m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Ottawa: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Ottawa flight 1h 47m
two ticketsfrom $522
Via New York
10h 4m
with the connection
Los Angeles to New York flight 5h 23m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Ottawa: Newark Liberty International.
New York to Ottawa flight 1h 41m
two ticketsfrom $244

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Los Angeles to Ottawa?
Via Toronto: 4h 46m to the connection, 1h 8m after it, about 8h 54m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Ottawa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $217. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Los Angeles and Ottawa?
Toronto (8h 54m total), Montreal (9h 17m total), Chicago (9h 23m total), Washington (9h 47m total) and New York (10h 4m total).
How far is Ottawa from Los Angeles?
2,361 mi (3,800 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.