How to get from Ottawa to San Francisco

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 10h including the connection. Other options: via Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver and Chicago. Two tickets from $294.

Flights from Ottawa to San Francisco

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
10h
two tickets, via Toronto
$294
connection options
5
straight-line distance
2,436 mi (3,920 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
10h
with the connection
Ottawa to Toronto flight 1h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to San Francisco: Pearson International.
Toronto to San Francisco flight 5h 50m
two ticketsfrom $294
Via Montreal
10h 9m
with the connection
Ottawa to Montreal flight 53m
Connection of about 3h
Montreal to San Francisco flight 6h 16m
two ticketsfrom $686
Via Calgary
10h 30m
with the connection
Ottawa to Calgary flight 4h 30m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $567
Via Vancouver
10h 33m
with the connection
Ottawa to Vancouver flight 5h 20m
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $332
Via Chicago
United States
10h 50m
with the connection
Ottawa to Chicago flight 2h 44m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to San Francisco flight 5h 6m
two ticketsfrom $675

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.

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Ottawa to San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Via Toronto: 1h 10m to the connection, 5h 50m after it, about 10h in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Ottawa to San Francisco with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $294. 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 Francisco?
Toronto (10h total), Montreal (10h 9m total), Calgary (10h 30m total), Vancouver (10h 33m total) and Chicago (10h 50m total).
How far is San Francisco from Ottawa?
2,436 mi (3,920 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.