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Flights from San Francisco to Ottawa
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Toronto, about 6h 29m door to door (249 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 29m
San Francisco to Ottawa at a glance
Fastest journey6h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Toronto
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Ottawa
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Fri12:15 SFO18:15 ORD0h 45m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWUnited Airlines
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SFO Toronto (YYZ) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Sat11:45 SFO19:31 YYZ1h 14m connection20:45 YYZ21:38 YOWAir Canada + Air Canada Rouge
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SFO Calgary (YYC) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
Mon14:30 SFO17:52 YYC1h 08m connection19:00 YYC00:35 YOWWestJet
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SFO Montreal (YUL) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Transat, PAL Airlines
Wed23:45 SFO07:47 YUL1h 43m connection09:30 YUL09:58 YOWUnited Airlines + Air Canada
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SFO Vancouver (YVR) YOW
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines
Sat19:30 SFO21:35 YVR0h 55m connection22:30 YVR05:44 YOWAir Canada
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SFO New York (EWR) YOW
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun10:30 SFO18:38 EWR2h 22m connection21:00 EWR22:17 YOWUnited Airlines + Republic Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,920 km2,434 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 29mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hOttawa vs San Francisco
- Currency in Ottawa
- CAD
- Airports
- SFO → YOW
Flights from San Francisco to Ottawa: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Toronto and Calgary. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,920 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Toronto (YYZ), Calgary (YYC) and Montreal (YUL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Ottawa?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
