Ottawa to Los Angeles (YOW–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between YOW and LAX, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→LAX | YMX→LAX | YUL→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 83 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | 49 |
| Flight time | 4h 48m | 5h 20m | 5h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
YOW–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to LAX
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
YOW to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to LAX is about 4 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,375 miles (3,821 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Chicago O'Hare and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX), Montréal (YUL) and Saranac Lake (SLK).