How to get from Ottawa to San Diego

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 9h 47m including the connection. Other options: via Montreal, Chicago, Washington and New York. Two tickets from $320.

Flights from Ottawa to San Diego

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
9h 47m
two tickets, via New York
$320
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,360 mi (3,798 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
9h 47m
with the connection
Ottawa to Toronto flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to San Diego: Pearson International.
Toronto to San Diego flight 5h 37m
two ticketsfrom $683
Via Montreal
9h 51m
with the connection
Ottawa to Montreal flight 53m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to San Diego flight 5h 58m
Via Chicago
United States
10h 19m
with the connection
Ottawa to Chicago flight 2h 44m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to San Diego flight 4h 35m
two ticketsfrom $628
Via Washington
United States
10h 38m
with the connection
Ottawa to Washington flight 1h 53m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Diego: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to San Diego flight 5h 45m
two ticketsfrom $501
Via New York
United States
10h 54m
with the connection
Ottawa to New York flight 1h 36m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to San Diego: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to San Diego flight 6h 18m
two ticketsfrom $320

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 Ottawa to San Diego?
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 Ottawa to San Diego?
Via Toronto: 1h 10m to the connection, 5h 37m after it, about 9h 47m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Ottawa to San Diego with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $320. 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 Ottawa and San Diego?
Toronto (9h 47m total), Montreal (9h 51m total), Chicago (10h 19m total), Washington (10h 38m total) and New York (10h 54m total).
How far is San Diego from Ottawa?
2,360 mi (3,798 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.