Flights from San Francisco to Ottawa
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Toronto
- 9h 7m
- two tickets, via New York
- $235
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,436 mi (3,920 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
9h 7m
with the connection
San Francisco to Toronto
flight 4h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Ottawa: Hamilton, Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Ottawa
flight 1h 8m
two ticketsfrom $464
Via Chicago
9h 23m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $755
Via Montreal
Canada
9h 32m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $444
Via Calgary
Canada
9h 35m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $665
Via New York
10h 16m
with the connection
San Francisco to New York
flight 5h 35m
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 $235
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 Francisco to cities closest to Ottawa
San Francisco to Montreal
Montreal: 104 mi (168 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 40m
from $223
San Francisco to Toronto
Toronto: 218 mi (351 km) from Ottawa, flight 4h 59m
from $189
San Francisco to Buffalo
Buffalo: 235 mi (378 km) from Ottawa, flight 6h 25m
from $170
San Francisco to Boston
Boston: 313 mi (503 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 39m
from $175
San Francisco to New York
New York: 336 mi (540 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 35m
from $145
San Francisco to Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 378 mi (609 km) from Ottawa, flight 5h 24m
from $204
To Ottawa from cities closest to San Francisco
Vancouver to Ottawa
Vancouver: 796 mi (1,281 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 38m
from $227
Kelowna to Ottawa
Kelowna: 849 mi (1,367 km) from San Francisco, flight 4h 20m
from $256
Calgary to Ottawa
Calgary: 1,004 mi (1,615 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 50m
from $221
Edmonton to Ottawa
Edmonton: 1,170 mi (1,883 km) from San Francisco, flight 3h 50m
from $181
Winnipeg to Ottawa
Winnipeg: 1,501 mi (2,415 km) from San Francisco, flight 2h 34m
from $203
Puerto Vallarta to Ottawa
Puerto Vallarta: 1,568 mi (2,523 km) from San Francisco, flight 5h 10m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Ottawa?
Via Toronto: 4h 59m to the connection, 1h 8m after it, about 9h 7m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Francisco to Ottawa with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $235. 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 Francisco and Ottawa?
Toronto (9h 7m total), Chicago (9h 23m total), Montreal (9h 32m total), Calgary (9h 35m total) and New York (10h 16m total).
How far is Ottawa from San Francisco?
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.