Flights from San Diego to Ottawa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Toronto
- 9h 4m
- two tickets, via New York
- $236
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,360 mi (3,798 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
9h 4m
with the connection
San Diego to Toronto
flight 4h 56m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Ottawa: Hamilton, Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Ottawa
flight 1h 8m
two ticketsfrom $498
Via Montreal
Canada
9h 23m
with the connection
Via Chicago
9h 33m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $710
Via Washington
9h 47m
with the connection
San Diego to Washington
flight 5h
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 $525
Via New York
10h 8m
with the connection
San Diego to New York
flight 5h 27m
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 $236
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
From San Diego to cities closest to Ottawa
San Diego to Montreal
Montreal: 104 mi (168 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 31m
San Diego to Toronto
Toronto: 218 mi (351 km) from Ottawa, flight 4h 56m
from $215
San Diego to Boston
Boston: 313 mi (503 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 35m
from $122
San Diego to New York
New York: 336 mi (540 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 27m
from $128
San Diego to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 378 mi (609 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 15m
from $136
San Diego to Detroit
Detroit: 423 mi (681 km) from Ottawa, flight 4h 28m
from $166
To Ottawa from cities closest to San Diego
Puerto Vallarta to Ottawa
Puerto Vallarta: 1,110 mi (1,787 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 10m
Vancouver to Ottawa
Vancouver: 1,185 mi (1,907 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 38m
from $227
Kelowna to Ottawa
Kelowna: 1,192 mi (1,919 km) from San Diego, flight 4h 20m
from $256
Calgary to Ottawa
Calgary: 1,276 mi (2,054 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 50m
from $221
Edmonton to Ottawa
Edmonton: 1,451 mi (2,335 km) from San Diego, flight 3h 50m
from $181
Winnipeg to Ottawa
Winnipeg: 1,566 mi (2,521 km) from San Diego, flight 2h 34m
from $203
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Ottawa?
Via Toronto: 4h 56m to the connection, 1h 8m after it, about 9h 4m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Ottawa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $236. 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 San Diego and Ottawa?
Toronto (9h 4m total), Montreal (9h 23m total), Chicago (9h 33m total), Washington (9h 47m total) and New York (10h 8m total).
How far is Ottawa from San Diego?
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.